Memorial Plaque Dedication for
Dr. Yosihiko Sinoto, distinguished archaeologist at the Bishop Museum, Honolulu was honored on September 3 with the dedication of a bronze memorial plaque at the Fare Pōte`e on Huahine
Dr. Sinoto passed away in 2017 after a venerable 63-year archaeological career with the Museum.
Bishop Museum joined with the Sinoto Family, Huahine Associations `Ōpū Nui and Matahiapo (Elder’s) Group, and Marcelin Lisan, Mayor of Huahine to organize this tribute.
Many respected figures honored Dr. Sinoto’s legacy with their presence, including Mayor of Fa`aa: Mr. Oscar Temaru (former President of French Polynesia), Mr. Moetai Brotherson (National Assembly of France), Mrs. Dorothy Lubin-Lévy (President, `Ōpū Nui Association), Mayor Ronald Cheou (Maeva), and Senator J. Kalani English (Hawai`i).
Leading up to the dedication, Fare Pōte`e staff Ms. Nina Kaukua and Anna Tauma worked with Bishop Museum affiliates Ms.Toni Han Palermo and Ms.Elaine “Muffet” Jourdane to prepare exhibits in Tahitian, French and English.
Melanie Ide (Bishop Museum President and CEO)
and the Sinoto Family sent messages of appreciation which were read by Museum affiliate Eric Komori. Shoko Hisayama, Museum Research Assistant and Dr. Sinoto’s former assistant, and long-time museum volunteer Fumiyo Morie performed a hula in his honor.