Hui Aloha Aina Momona

Papa & Pohaku. Continue Native Hawaiian practices of curing wood in fishponds, taro patches and rivers and making implements for taro pounding (papa and pohaku kuiai). Acquired woodmills to slab larger trees and make more boards and stones available to the public. Provide informational resources to individuals and families seeking to make or procure their own equipment. Provide guidance around culturally appropriate gathering practices. Approximately 200 families were reached.

E Ola Haloa / Kuiai. Provide kalo, equipment, and instruction to schools, organizations and families. Teach people to make their own poi. Act as a food hub to connect farmers, hunters and gatherers to families. Train individuals to teach others how to make their own poi. Provide resources for individuals interested in learning to cook indigenous starches for a modern palate. Perpetuate indigenous practices and culture through education. Approximately 300 Ohana were reached through these programs.