Abstract Book for Kūlia i ka huliau — Striving for change by Abstract ID 3 Discussion from Hawai'i's Largest Public facilities - Surviving during this time of COVID-19. Allen Tom1, Andrew Rossiter2, Tapani Vouri3, Melanie Ide4 1NOAA, Kihei, Hawaii. 2Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu, Hawaii. 3Maui Ocean Center, Maaleaa, Hawaii. 4Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii Track V. New Technologies in Conservation Research and Management Abstract Directors from the Waikiki Aquarium (Dr. Andrew Rossiter), Maui Ocean Center (Tapani Vouri) and the Bishop Museum (Melanie Ide) will discuss their programs public conservation programs and what the future holds for these institutions both during and after COVID-19. Panelists will discuss: How these institutions survived during COVID-19, what they will be doing in the future to ensure their survival and how they promote and support conservation efforts in Hawai'i. HCC is an excellent opportunity to showcase how Hawaii's largest aquaria and museums play a huge role in building awareness of the public in our biocultural diversity both locally and globally, and how the vicarious experience of biodiversity that is otherwise rarely or never seen by the normal person can be appreciated, documented, and researched, so we know the biology, ecology and conservation needs of our native biocultural diversity. Questions about how did COVID-19 affect these amazing institutions and how has COVID-19 forced an internal examination and different ways of working in terms of all of the in-house work that often falls to the side against fieldwork, and how it strengthened the data systems as well as our virtual expression of biodiversity work when physical viewing became hampered. Has this opened doors to global virtual visitation and appreciation of the resource otherwise tucked in the middle of the Pacific Ocean? Audience will be engaged virtually via poll questions and audience questions via the chat box. All questions will be saved and forwarded to the speakers. Agenda & Additional Required Information for Forums, Workshops, and Trainings Hosted by Allen Tom (superintendent of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary) we have memoranda of agreements with all three of these entities. Agenda - Introductions and why we are here - Allen Tapani - Maui Ocean center, programs they are doing now due to COVID, and what conservation efforts they are working on (reef restoration, water quality montioring) Andy Rossiter (Waikiki Aquarium) - will discuss the same 2 Melanie Ide - same, with expanded discussion on their in-house efforts to conservation of Native Hawaiian biota, research and artifacts. Q and A once all speakers are done via chat box. Questions not answered due to time constraints will be saved and forwarded to the speakers. 4 Historical and Modern Ecology of Kukui (Aleurites moluccanus): Implications for the Hawaiian Footprint and Ancient Management Zones Noa Lincoln1, Qian Zhang2, Qi Chen2 1University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Hilo, HI. 2University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI Track I. Cultural Values and Practice in Conservation Abstract Kukui (candlenut; Aleurites moluccanus) is a Polynesian introduced tree crop and the designated state tree of Hawai'i. Kukui was an important element to indigenous Hawaiian agroforestry and retained some of its importance throughout Hawai‘i’s history. We examined the historical ecology and trends of kukui, including a review of the ethnobotany. Remote imagery was analyzed to map the current distribution and cover of kukui canopy on the five largest Hawaiian Islands, and historical aerial images were used to assess the change in kukui cover over time. Kukui was a major component of ancient land management, existing in virtually all agro-ecological strategies utilized by Native Hawaiians and the dominant species in serval extensive systems. Kukui is still widespread through the state, being a significant component in many novel low-land mesic and wet forests. However, kukui is declining and across the five islands surveyed has lost an average of ~58% of total canopy cover over the last 70 years. Spatial trends suggest that kukui likely did not spread much following the large-scale shifts in Hawaiian socio-ecosystems that accompanied the arrival of colonial powers and we suggest that the footprint of kukui in Hawai’i closely approximates the extent of indigenous agroforestry and forest alteration. This study informs conservation in Hawai‘i by (1) documenting the trajectory of a major component of Hawai‘i's lowland novel forests and (2) better understanding the extent and form of traditional Hawaiian land- management at the landscape scale. 6 Waihona Online Repository: Sharing Resources to Build the Next Generation of Aloha ʻĀina Leaders Kanoe Wilson 3 Kamehameha Schools, Keaʻau, HI Track V. New Technologies in Conservation Research and Management Abstract Kanaeokana, the Kula Hawaii Network is a membership based organization that includes Hawaiian Focused Charter Schools, Hawaiian Language Immersion Program schools, and over 60 other Hawaiian education organizations including ʻĀina-based organizations. Established in 2016, Kanaeokana is providing new opportunities for Hawaiian culture based educators to raise their voices to advocate for things that are important: Hawaiian language renormalization, teacher recruitment and retention, ʻāina- based/place-based learning, culturally innovative learning solutions, and curriculum resources development and dissemination using a cloud based repository called Waihona. Kanaeokana Network has been working diligently to find innovative ways to support our communities during this time of travel bans, quarantines, school shutdowns and new teaching paradigms. We are pleased to offer up the Waihona online repository to our community of lāhui educators as one of many tools to empower educators and learners. Our team has been working around the clock to bring this online open source learning platform where people across the pae ʻaina can share ideas to support and elevate ʻIke Hawaiʻi and ʻŌlelo Hawai’i in relevant ways to help build the next generation of Aloha ʻĀina leaders. Join us in this interactive session where we share the moʻolelo of Kanaeokana and the development of Waihona, how this supports ʻāina-based education and has the application to connect classroom teachers with ʻāina-based educators and vice versa, we will take you on a virtual huakaʻi of Waihona and share the vast resources that colleagues around the world are sharing. Agenda & Additional Required Information for Forums, Workshops, and Trainings Agenda & list of speakers (if accepted, your abstract will be scheduled in session between 1 to 2 hours in duration) 1. Hoʻolauna Introduction 2. Presentation 1. Moʻolelo of Kanaeokana & Waihona 3. Virtual Huakaʻi 1. Interactive session 1. Register to be a User on Waihona 2. Access Resources 4 2. Audience Poll 4. Talk Story 5. Q&A 6. Mahalo & Closing - Description of innovative audience engagement techniques Including some “funfication” (gamification) with the audience to keep them engaged. It will include answering questions in the chat, contributing to a wordle, and a virtual huakaʻi to have them register onto the site. - Explanation of goals and target audience Goals or outcomes of the presentation: By the end of the presentation audience can…. 1. know what is the Waihona. 2. Be able to access resources on the Waihona. 3. Learn how to contribute and share resources on the Waihona 4. Contribute to a growing community of educators to elevate ʻāina-based/place-based/ecological knowledge 7 The Kona Airport Malama 'Āina Mural Calley O'Neill The Rama Tree, Kamuela, Hawai'i. Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Honolulu, Hawai'i Track III. Global and Regional Change & Challenges Abstract E Ola ka Honua! O Wau ka Honua! Long Live the Earth! I Am the Earth! An Aloha ‘Āina Mural for Hawai‘i and the World, Calley O’Neill Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole What you call resources, we call relatives. Nainoa Thompson 5 Commissioned by Hawai’i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Guided by highly esteemed kupuna of the land who will appear in the mural in monumental scale. History: In October 2018, Waimea conservation and cultural artist Calley O'Neill unanimously won an international competition with entries from 300 applicants to create this permanent cultural conservation mural. The Artist: O’Neill is a highly respected muralist who has created significant public murals on Oahu, Maui, and Hawai'i. Chosen as the featured artist for the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2016, she is well known for her groundbreaking collaboration with abstract painter Rama the Elephant. Calley earned a BFA Summa cum laude, Pratt Institute, NY, and an MA in Social Ecology, Goddard College, Vt. Mural Size and Media: 12’ by 300’- 8 walls 12' by 40', mixed media mineral paint and stained glass mosaic. Dedication: This mural is dedicated to the Hawaiian kupuna and Indigenous leaders worldwide who carry the wisdom we need now to preserve and restore nature for all the children of all species for all time. Purpose: The Kupuna express a vital message at the heart of the Hawaiian culture to inspire all who see it to love and care for their own special place on Earth. 8 Contactless Connecting: How We Brought Invasive Species Outreach Online Kaili Kosaka, Koki Atcheson CRB Response, Honolulu, HI Track II. Capacity in Conservation 6 Abstract The success of past Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) Response outreach activities has relied on in- person events and interactions. What happens when a global pandemic turns the world on its head, significantly limiting in-person communication? The CRB Response, along with countless other organizations, faced this challenge in 2020. Creating an online presence is a daunting task, and with so many options out there, it's hard to imagine where to begin. Careful consideration and planning helped us to bring our outreach capabilities online. Starting from scratch, we developed a plan and timeline. We utilized business marketing principles of branding to guide the development of our website, social media accounts, and print materials.