What's Being Discussed

The Maui Lānaʻi Island Burial Council will hold its regular meeting on July 29, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This council is responsible for overseeing the proper treatment and preservation of Native Hawaiian burial sites on Maui and Lānaʻi.

Note: The specific agenda items have not yet been published. The full agenda is expected to be released closer to the meeting date. Typically, this council discusses topics such as:

• Identification and protection of Native Hawaiian burial sites
• Decisions on how to handle remains or burial goods discovered during construction or land development
• Burial treatment plans submitted by landowners or developers
• Updates on previously reviewed burial sites

Decisions Expected

Because the detailed agenda has not yet been posted, specific votes or actions are not yet known. In general, this council may:

• Vote to approve or modify burial treatment plans
• Make determinations on the appropriate disposition of discovered remains
• Issue guidance to landowners, developers, or state agencies

Who Should Pay Attention

• Native Hawaiian families and communities with ancestral ties to Maui or Lānaʻi
• Landowners and developers with active or planned projects on these islands
• Cultural practitioners and historians involved in preservation efforts
• Anyone interested in Hawaiian heritage and land use policy

The meeting will be held at the DLNR Maui District Office in Wailuku and is also accessible via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.