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This Concurrent Resolution urges the United States government to support "co-stewardship" of "wahi kupuna" with the Native Hawaiian community, which refers to ancestral and culturally significant places for Native Hawaiians that are currently under federal, state, or local government control. The resolution highlights that these important cultural sites are threatened by development and are often underfunded, and it calls for the U.S. government to work with Native Hawaiian organizations to manage these lands. Specifically, it asks the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs and its partners to identify and prioritize these sites and begin discussions about co-stewardship with landowners. Furthermore, it urges government agencies to consult with the Native Hawaiian community when creating resource management plans and co-stewardship agreements to ensure the preservation of cultural sites, education about Native Hawaiian traditions, and the continued presence of the Native Hawaiian community in these areas.