KAHOʻOLAWE

THE HEALTH OF THE LAND,
IS THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE,
IS THE HEALTH OF THE NATION.

Dr. Noa Emmett Aluli

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Kahoʻolawe holds a profound place in the history of Hawaiʻi and the ongoing movement to protect and perpetuate Hawaiian culture, traditions, and connections to ʻāina. Once subjected to decades of military bombing and environmental destruction, the island has become a powerful symbol of aloha ʻāina through the efforts of the Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana (PKO) and generations of individuals committed to its protection and restoration. The movement to stop the bombing of Kahoʻolawe helped awaken a broader consciousness of Hawaiian identity, cultural responsibility, and the enduring relationship between kānaka and ʻāina. Today, Kahoʻolawe continues to serve as a place of cultural learning, healing, and the practice of aloha ʻāina.

This collection of videos from Nā Maka o Ka ʻĀina and ʻŌiwi TV documents the people, stories, and ongoing efforts that have shaped Kahoʻolawe’s past, present, and future. Through interviews, historical reflections, cultural practices, and community gatherings, these programs highlight the experiences of those who have dedicated themselves to the island and the generations carrying this kuleana forward. Together, these stories honor the legacy of the Kahoʻolawe movement while exploring the continued significance of Kanaloa Kahoʻolawe as a source of knowledge, connection, and inspiration for generations to come.