The UH Biocultural Initiative of the Pacific is sponsoring this symposium bringing together traditional knowledge holders, guardians of sacred lands, natural scientists, academics and protected area managers. Discussions will focus on specific places and issues organized around three domains: lands, seas and skies. The goal of the symposium is to highlight possibilities for growing collaboration, mutual understanding and better protection of biodiversity, indigenous land rights and sacred natural sites and territories.

When: Wednesday, September 7, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Where: Orvis Auditorium (Music Department)

Schedule available here.

The symposium will be preceded by an airing of the film film Standing on Sacred Ground – Islands of Sanctuary, featuring an introduction and Q&A session with filmmaker Toby McLeod and Kaliko Baker of the Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana and Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language.
Film screening: Tuesday, September 7, 8:00 PM, Art Auditorium (Art 132)
Reception 7-8 pm

All events are free and open to the public.