Hui Ola Nā Iwi
Protection of the Iwi Nā Kupuna (Bones of our ancestors)
Uncle Charlieʻs manaʻo (thoughts) on ancient Hawaiian Burials
KAHU CHARLES KAULUWEHI MAXWELL SR., DECEMBER 2001
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I write to share my manaʻo with respect to debate regarding the Iwi kupuna and moepu. All our thoughts word and deeds should be focused on a spiritual level and by doing thing; we can better understand the true meaning of our actions, inactions and hesitation to do the right thing.