Mele & the Law: Exploring Contracts & Intellectual Property
Mele Conference 2026
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1h 5m
Mele and the Law: Exploring Contracts & Intellectual Property
How can we yield the law to uplift our cultural practices? How can contracts become a site for cultural advocacy? How do we steward ʻike and does it align with western notions of intellectual property? Join Native Hawaiian attorneys, Mahina Tuteur and Uʻilani Tanigawa Lum for an overview of the legal framework. Consider common issues, learn about available
resources, and engage in discussions with other cultural practitioners.
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