Halau Kealaokamaile

Open and expand halaus (hula classes) on the island of maui to perpetuate the hawaiian tradition, culture, and heritage for men, women, and keiki (children) of all ages.

Partner with community members and cultural practitioners to restore native hawaiian forests and return the environment to a more natural and balanced state by prioritizing the protection, research, and propagation of native plant species. This initiative will support both ecological restoration and the perpetuation of traditional cultural practices tied to the land.

World indigenous conference on education strengthens individual leadership by engaging participants with indigenous practitioners and scholars at wipce 2025, fostering growth, resilience, and cultural integrity through hula, chant, and ceremony, while gathering testimonials and observations to measure progress. It also supports organizational capacity by guiding participants to create and track leadership action plans that enhance culturally grounded education, performance, and development. Ultimately, the program emphasizes community impact by empowering 'oiwi leadership to shape transformative educational and cultural initiatives that sustain halau and kaiaulu, with participants collaborating on projects that create direct, lasting benefits for their communities. Halau kana this program focuses on the practice and perpetuation of hawaiian koko (cordage), emphasizing traditional knot work, associated mo'o/e/o, and related ceremonial practices. Participants will learn to prepare natural fibers, create koko pieces, and apply cultural protocols, ensuring the transmission of technical skill alongside the cultural knowledge and values that sustain this practice for future generations. Maui mele project is dedicated to researching, collecting, and preserving mele (songs, chants, and poetry) that honor and reflect the stories, landscapes, and people of maui nui (maui, moloka'i, lana'i, and kaho'olawe). By bringing together archival materials, oral histories, and contemporary compositions, this initiative seeks to safeguard the island's rich cultural legacy while making it widely accessible to the public. The project's primary goal is to develop an open, user-friendly digital database where practitioners, educators, students, and community members can easily explore and engage with mele. In doing so, the project not only ensures the perpetuation of traditional knowledge, but also supports cultural revitalization, education, and the continued flourishing of mele as a living practice.