Kuleana Water Rights and Farming Challenges

Kuleana Water Rights and Farming Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

Kaneali’i Williams discovers his ancestral land rights in Hawai’i, leading to a journey of reclaiming his family's Kuleana land. The video explores the historical context of Kuleana rights, the impact of sugar plantations on water resources, and the legal battles faced by Native Hawaiian farmers. Despite legal victories, challenges persist as water rights are still contested. The video highlights the cultural significance of taro farming and the ongoing efforts to restore and protect these lands for future generations.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Kaneali’i Williams discover that led him to claim his ancestral land in Hawai'i?

Documents proving his legal heirship

A letter from the Hawaiian Kingdom

A map of ancient Hawaiian territories

A family heirloom buried on the land

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical practice by sugar plantations affected the water supply for Native Hawaiian farmers?

Building dams on rivers

Draining water from streams

Using water for rice paddies

Diverting rainwater

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are Kuleana rights?

Rights to vote in Hawaiian elections

Rights to farm on ancestral land

Rights to own a business in Hawai'i

Rights to fish in Hawaiian waters

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company is mentioned as controlling water resources in East Maui?

Maui Water Management

Alexander & Baldwin

East Maui Water Authority

Hawaiian Sugar Corporation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the legal battle for water rights in East Maui?

The water was redirected to tourism

The case was dismissed

The streams were restored

The streams were permanently closed

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of kalo in Kānaka Maoli culture?

It is used in traditional medicine

It is a symbol of wealth

It is a popular export crop

It is a dietary staple and sacred plant

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenges do Kuleana farmers face in securing water rights?

Lack of legal representation

High cost of water permits

Opposition from corporate water users

Insufficient rainfall

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