What's Being Discussed

The Maui Lānaʻi Island Burial Council will hold a meeting on October 28, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This council is responsible for matters related to Native Hawaiian burial sites on Maui and Lānaʻi, including the identification, protection, and treatment of burial grounds discovered on these islands.

Note: The specific agenda items have not yet been published. The official notice states that the detailed agenda will be released at a later date.

Decisions Expected

Because the full agenda has not been released, it is not yet known exactly what votes or formal actions will be taken. Typically, this council may:

• Review and make decisions on newly discovered burial sites
• Determine how remains and burial goods should be treated or preserved
• Approve or discuss burial treatment plans submitted by landowners or developers

Who Should Pay Attention

• Native Hawaiian families and communities with ancestral connections to Maui or Lānaʻi
• Landowners and developers whose projects may involve areas with known or potential burial sites
• Cultural practitioners and historians involved in Native Hawaiian heritage preservation
• Residents of Maui and Lānaʻi interested in the protection of cultural and historical resources

The meeting will be held in person at the DLNR Maui District Office in Wailuku and is also available to attend remotely via Microsoft Teams. Check back with the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the full agenda before the meeting date.