Hawaii

Hanalei Poi Company's Loʻi (Taro Patch) on the North Shore of Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi

Return to Our Moʻolelo: Ancestral Lessons of Liberation

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Kamalani Johnson, a PhD candidate in Indigenous politics at the University of Hawaiʻi, emphasizes the significance of Hawaiian language revitalization and the concept of moʻokūʻauhau (genealogy). He highlights its role in connecting the past and present for Pasifika peoples, stressing the necessity of nurturing cultural practices to combat colonial forces and ensure resilience.

Navigating the Pacific Way: A Conversation with Governor John D. Waihe‘e III

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Former Hawai’i Governor John D. Waihe’e III, the first Native Hawaiian to become the governor of any U.S. state, shares his stories and insights of Hawai’i and its role as a connector in the Pacific. He reflects on Hawai’i’s Pacific roots and connections, the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders, and lessons on the Pacific Way.