Protecting Our Sacred Lands: Native Hawaiian Voices Against Geothermal Development

Please do not let Waika Consulting and Mililani Trask fool you.

Aloha kākou. For generations, Native Hawaiians have held a deep and spiritual connection to our islands, viewing the land and its natural forces as sacred. Central to this reverence is Pele, the powerful and revered Hawaiian volcano goddess, whose presence is felt in the volcanic activity that shapes our home.

Recently, there has been growing concern within our communities regarding geothermal energy projects and their potential impact on our sacred sites and environment. The practice of geothermal fracking, in particular, is viewed by many Native Hawaiians as a profound desecration to Pele and our ancestral heritage.

To pierce the very body of our goddess is seen as a sacrilegious act, causing deep spiritual and cultural offense.

Beyond the spiritual implications, there are serious concerns about the potential environmental and health consequences of geothermal development. For decades, some communities have reported negative impacts, including environmental damage and health issues that they believe are linked to geothermal activity.

This has led to active community efforts, including injunctions, aimed at protecting our health and preventing future geothermal projects that could further harm our environment and sacred spaces.

The voices of Native Hawaiians on this issue are often overlooked or misrepresented. It is crucial for the world to understand the deep cultural and spiritual connection to the land and to recognize the validity of our concerns regarding geothermal development.

We urge you to learn more about the actual perspective and the issues we are facing on Hawaii island.

You can find firsthand accounts and community discussions on this topic on my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@kahupuna . Please take the time to watch these videos and hear directly from our community members.

By understanding our concerns and sharing our stories, you can help support our efforts to protect our sacred lands and cultural heritage for future generations.

Mahalo for listening and for your kokua (help).

Aloha,

Kahupuna