Hoa'āina Heritage Services, LLC is a Hilo-based native Hawaiian, wahine-owned consulting and research firm owned by Lokelani Brandt, M.A. We specialize in ethnography, ethnohistory, archaeology, and education with an emphasis on Hawaiʻi Island.
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We are consulting and research firm based in Hilo, Hawaiʻi specializing in ethnography, ethnohistory, archaeology, and education. |
Services
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We provide technical services and work on creative projects that seek to document, preserve, and perpetuate the tangible and intangible aspects of Hawaiian culture.
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For Educators and Community
Professional Development workshops.
Assistance with place-based curriculum development. Huaka'i Hele Program. Kuleana research for ʻohana. |
For Developers and Planners
Cultural Impact Assessment Studies
Ka Paʻakai O Ka ʻĀina Cultural Analysis Ethnographic Studies Archaeological Inventory Surveys Archaeological Preservation Plans Burial Treatment Plans Geographic Information System (GIS) Section 106 Compliance |
Our why |
Ensuring Hawai'i's tangible and intangible heritage remains for future generations requires tenacity, patience, dedication, and creative approaches.
At Hoa'āina, we are committed to working with our community and clients to weave Hawai'i's rich heritage into every project, ensuring that this legacy thrives for future generations. |