Team starts work to combat appropriation of Hawaiian culture

Craig T. Kojima / Star-Advertiser A new nine-member working group to propose ways to protect Native Hawaiian intellectual property convened at its first meeting on Monday, June 24, 2024. Shown are Rep. David Tarnus, left, Rep. Darius Kila, Keopulaulani Reelitz, Vicky Holt Takamine and Elena Farden.

HONOLULU — Seven Native Hawaiian leaders in areas including culture and law convened an inaugural meeting Monday of a legislative group aiming to protect Hawaiian intellectual property from insulting and harmful use.

0 Comments