Society for Hawaiian Archaeology

08/17/2026

Aloha SHA Members,

Registration is now open for the 2026 Hawaiʻi Archaeology Week huakaʻi! This year, SHA is offering five huakaʻi on Friday, September 11 for our members. Space is limited, so we encourage members to register early. Any remaining spaces will open to the general public after Wednesday, August 26. A reminder that you do not need to be registered for the conference to attend an Archaeology Week event.

2026 Huakaʻi - Friday, September 11:

From Kou to the Capitol—A Honolulu Micro Huakaʻi
9:30 am-12:00 pm
Craig Howes

Kamehameha Schools Archives & Koehana Facility, Kapālama
1:00-3:00 pm
Trever Duarte and Jon Tulchin

Wahi Kūpuna of West Honouliuli
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Ulukoa Duhaylonsod

Bishop Museum: Behind the Scenes Tour
2:00-4:00 pm
Stephanie Abo Lambert

Kāneikapualena Temple
9:00 am-1:00 pm
Christophor Oliveira and Kahu Glen Kila


REGISTER HERE: https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/shaconference2026/tickets/huakai

Full descriptions of each huakaʻi and additional details are available on the registration page.

08/16/2026

Calling all students and recent graduates! Join us at UH Mānoa on September 8th for the CRM Fair hosted by the College of Social Sciences. We hope to see you there!

08/16/2026

SHA is currently accepting applications for Student Travel Grants for those enrolled in an accredited college or university who will be traveling to O'ahu to present at the conference. Applications are due by August 30th, 2026. Follow the link below for application information.

08/15/2026

Aloha all! Registration for the 38th Annual SHA Conference on O'ahu is now open. Follow the link below to register.

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04/30/2026

Aloha All,

A draft of the Statewide Historic Preservation Plan (2026-2034) is now available at this website: https://www.hawaiipreservationplan.com/engage.

In addition to the draft plan there are two supporting documents: Appendix A (a summary of public scoping & input) and Appendix B (a draft budget for implementing elements of the plan).

Public comments will be accepted through May 29, 2026. You may submit comments through the public meeting process (below) or via the form on the website.

Public meetings will be held statewide throughout May that will provide the public with opportunities to comment in person or virtually on the draft plan. These comments will be consolidated and considered in the finalization of the plan. A request was sent to all certified local government county bodies, all island burial councils, and the state historic preservation review board with a request to place the draft plan on their upcoming agenda. The list below reflects the bodies that accepted that invitation. This list will be updated should additional bodies respond to the request.

May 6, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.
Hawai‘i Island Burial Council (HIBC) (online and in person)

May 13, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
O‘ahu Island Burial Council (OIBC) (online and in person)

May 15, Friday. 9:30 a.m.
State Historic Review Board (online and in person)

May 21, Thursday 1:00 p.m. (TBC)
Kaua‘i Historic Preservation Commission (KHPC) (in person)

May 25, Monday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Public Meeting

May 26, Tuesday, 12:00 p.m.
O‘ahu Historic Preservation Commission (OHPC)

May 27, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Public Meeting

May 28, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Public Meeting