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Our team recently traveled far, far, away from daily distractions and connectivity to spend the most meaningful time together and learn from others doing important work around our islands. It is hard to find the words to express what we all experienced, but we can say it was a great privilege to open up ancient loʻi that have not had kalo growing in them for generations. It was our small kōkua to the many ways we were cared for and nourished by the ʻāina and those who steward. We are refreshed and inspired to carry on the kuleana we’ve been given the privilege to carry. Mahalo nui Ke Akua, and all those you assigned to this trip, for the pilina, the stories, the songs, and the life transforming time we spent together.
Mahalo nunui Kalani Akau for capturing the beauty and essence of our magical time together with Kinohi Loa. This video is a treasure. Great job!
Our Latest Community Connections & Staff Updates
In October, our team had the privilege of hosting a booth at the Sustainable Coastlines Event! We had an incredible time connecting with new community members, sharing the mission of Hoʻokuaʻāina, and reconnecting with familiar faces from schools already scheduled for visits. We’re grateful for the opportunity to reach even more people and grow our community!
We’re excited to share that our staff recently completed a safety course, and we’re in the process of updating our safety gear. It's been a true blessing to equip our team with these essential safety resources. Next up? CPR certification! We’re grateful to be partnering with Altres to ensure our staff completes their First Aid Certification and Emergency Preparedness courses soon.
We were honored to host a table at the first-ever Native Hawaiian Organization Association Community Showcase in October. It was an amazing opportunity to connect with inspiring people and build stronger pilina with other organizations. We’re excited about the positive impacts we can make together in our community!