What's Being Discussed

The Maui Lānaʻi Island Burial Council is holding its regular meeting to address matters related to the identification, protection, and preservation of Native Hawaiian burial sites on Maui and Lānaʻi. While the full detailed agenda has not yet been attached, typical items addressed at these meetings include:

• Review of newly discovered or reported burial sites
• Determinations on whether remains are of Native Hawaiian ancestry
• Decisions on the appropriate treatment or preservation of burial sites
• Updates on active burial site cases and landowner or developer consultations
• Council administrative matters and public comments

Decisions Expected

The council may take votes on several action items, which could include:

• Burial site preservation or relocation recommendations for specific properties
• Formal determinations of Native Hawaiian ancestry for discovered remains
• Approval of burial treatment plans submitted by landowners or developers

Who Should Pay Attention

This meeting is relevant to a wide range of community members and stakeholders, including:

• Native Hawaiian families and descendants with ancestral ties to Maui and Lānaʻi
• Landowners and developers with active burial site cases on their properties
• Archaeologists and cultural practitioners involved in burial site work
• Community members interested in the protection of Hawaiian cultural heritage

The meeting will be held in person in Wailuku and is also accessible remotely via Microsoft Teams on September 30, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.