By Dennis
By Diane Tom-Ogata, Kimberlee Stuart, and Shari Jumalon, Ho’ala School, Wahiawa, O’ahu
Kahanahaiki is an ahupua’a (chiefdom) in the moku (district) of Waianae on the mokupuni (island) of O’ahu. Currently, Kahanahaiki is managed by both the state and federal programs that rely heavily on both paid employees and volunteer Learn More
By Hokulea
As Hikianalia accompanies Hōkūleʻa on her Worldwide Voyage, their mission is to prove that old traditions are applicable in a modern context both here in Hawaiʻi and abroad.
By Hokulea
In the past six months, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia have sailed 2,500 nautical miles, visited 33 communities, and received more 60,000 volunteer hours of support during their Mālama Hawaiʻi journey. The most significant statistic, however, is the 20,000 school children that have connected with Learn More
Source: Video: A Promise to Children
By Dennis
Kawaikui, Wailupe, Kona, Oʻahu –
By Diane Tom-Ogata.
A symphony of excitement, curiosity, and smiles invaded Kawaikui Park as Kumu Michelle Kapana-Baird & her students from Kaiser High School led groups of Ms. Dori Kim’s Aina Haina Elementary students through rounds of hands-on learning and wonderment.
Amongst the soft lapping of the Learn More
By Dennis
Maunalua, Kona, ʻOahu–
By Ben Dumaran Jr. (October 26, 2013).
Today the Polynesian Voyaging Society and Hokule`a Crew members gave back to the Maunalua Community just a portion of the support they have shown us. We provided physical labor, a students ear or a young heart to various organizations Learn More
By dennis
Wailupe, O‘ahu –
By Max Mukai. A big mahalo to all of those who came to see the wa‘a thus far. I want to mahalo the rest of the crew for welcoming back to the fold of Hōkūle‘a. I have been away for a long time and it is Learn More
Source: Learning Journey – Wailupe Valley Ahupua’a
Category: Learning Journeys, Voyaging
By dennis
Moku O Lo‘e, Kāne‘ohe –
By Jenna Ishii, Haunani Kane and Mark Heckman.
Last week, Hōkūleʻa was invited to sail to Moku O Loʻe and the crew learned about the history of the island, which is now the home base for the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB).
Mark Heckman who is the Learn More
Source: Learning Journey – Moku O Lo‘e
Category: Education, Learning Journeys, Voyaging
By Dennis
Kahana Valley, Oʻahu –
By Miki Tomita. PVS Crew were invited to participate in a Learning Journey hosted by Kahana community and students from University Laboratory School. Students and crew spent the day with Uncle Nana Gorai, kupuna to Kahana Valley, learning about the history of the Valley, its residents, Learn More
Source: Learning Journey: Ahupuaʻa O Kahana, with Uncle Nana Gorai / October 11
By Dennis
Wai‘anae, Hawai‘i –
By Lehua Kamalu. On Monday afternoon, the crew were hosted by the Kamaile Academy Navigators at their school in Wai‘anae, Hawai‘i. The Polynesian Voyaging Society has a special connection to this school as a number of these students have actively participated in training and preparation activities for Learn More
Source: Learning Journey: Kamaile Academy, Wai‘anae / Sept. 23
By Dennis
Nawiliwili, Kauaʻi –
By Steve Soltysik. For a moment, step back in time to the first voyage of the Hōkūle’a to Tahiti in 1976. Two of the original crew, John Kruse and Billy Richards, were once again aboard the Hōkūle’a in Nawiliwili Harbor on Sept. 15, 2013.
The young crew Learn More
Source: Learning Journey: Kauai Jr. Lifeguards with Hōkūle’a crew John Kruse and Billy Richards / Sept. 15