Hawaiian Archaeology

In the presentation/article “Hawaiian Archaeology: Past, Present and Future”, by Patrick Kirch published in Hawaiian Archaeology, outlines what he see’s as the problems in Hawaiian Archaeology. His presentation detailed the past and the roles of the Bishop Museum and UH Manoa. He talks about the present situation (in 1997), with private consultants, the State Historic Preservation Division and the H-3 Highway project and Bishop Museums role. Kirch goes on to discuss the future of Archaeology and the importance of getting the involvement of the indigenous community. Kirch worked at Bishop Museum when the focus was focused on what he calls “pure research” on the theories related to Pacific development and the cultures of the Pacific. Both Bishop