Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Hoʻi I Ka Pono: A film about Molokai

Here is a short video that speaks to what stewardship is all about. The Molokai community is rallying together to maintain its life style. Rallying to protect their way of life as practiced for centuries by our kupuna.

Click here to view a video by Matt Yamashita.

Monday, September 1, 2008


Click here to read about Maui's ʻAnakala Charles Maxwell's understanding and participation in the protection of our kupuna's iwi.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

...E hoʻi i te pito o te henua...

Discussions are underway  to plan for a huakaʻi to Rapanui. HLS staff will begin planning for a Fall 2009 Pamaomao class to prepare students for a cultural and educational exchange in Spring 2010 in Rapanui. Select learners from the Kahu Kuʻuna Track and the Mahiʻai track will be afforded an opportunity to experience this fascinating place. Considered one of the most isolated islands in the Pacific, Polynesian explorers traveled here and populated this tiny island. Probably best known for the monolithic stone statues called moai, Rapanui was a thriving society. In the summer of 2004, I spent 6 weeks doing my graduate fieldwork and I was truly impressed by the landscape, people, and culture of Rapanui. We are excited at HLS to be able begin planning for this exciting opportunity.  "Rivariva!!"




Hoʻihi Ka Ulu Laʻau-Respect the Forest















A 1994 article about Marie McDonald-Master Lei-Maker <click here>

Monday, August 11, 2008

Hawaiian Archaeologist's Newest Discovery

Follow this link to see what archaeologist Kekuewa Kikiloi is doing at Mokukapapa.