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This Resolution urges the United States government to support "co-stewardship" of "wahi kupuna" with the Native Hawaiian community, meaning a shared responsibility and management of these significant cultural sites. Wahi kupuna are defined as ancestral, physical locations that are crucial to Native Hawaiian identity, culture, and the transmission of knowledge to future generations, but are currently threatened by development and underfunded. The resolution calls for the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs and its partners to identify and prioritize these sites on government-controlled lands and begin discussions for co-stewardship. It also urges federal, state, and local government authorities to consult with the Native Hawaiian community when creating resource management plans and co-stewardship agreements to preserve cultural sites, promote awareness of Native Hawaiian traditions, and ensure their continued presence in these areas.