A Preventable Loss Recently in Hilo, a nēnē gosling was born in Liliʻuokalani Park. It was the only gosling that hatched this season …
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A Tradition with a Very Old History Boy’s Day in Hawaiʻi is celebrated on May 5th.Boy’s Day was originally a tradition started in …
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Experiencing Kupulau: Recognizing Spring the Local Way
by KeoluKupu means to sprout. Lau means leaf. Kupulau is Spring Time We are just finishing hoʻoilo (winter/rainy season) and transitioning into kupulau. Kupulau is the time …
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E ola koa – “Live like a koa tree”(ʻōlelo noʻeau, Hawaiian proverb and saying) I spend a fair amount of time high in …
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Why Staying Connected to Your Kamaʻāina Roots Matter When Living Abroad
by KeoluMaintaining your connection to our ʻāina is your heart’s pipeline to the magic that makes you shine in the world.
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Hawaiians learned and cataloged nature’s patterns over lifetimes of observation. Elements like rain, mist, and winds are not just weather phenomena but are …
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Wouldn’t it be great if you knew where a rainbow would appear ahead of time? Knowing where to look then actually finding a …
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Hawaiʻi as a place and culture is so special that kamaʻāina creatures feel its irresistible pull no matter how far away they roam.
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Why Diacritical Marks Are Crucial When Writing in the Hawaiian Language
by KeoluThe distinction between long and short vowels or the stress put on a vowel is crucial in understanding and speaking Hawaiian correctly.
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Knowing the perspective of a people whose very existence was conjoined to the movement of the sea is powerful.