by DND | Mar 10, 2014 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
Thirty nine years after her launching at Kualoa in 1975, Hōkūleʻa returned to the ocean as she embarks on the Worldwide Voyage. The next dry dock will be in Aotearoa, and she will return to Hawaiʻi in...
by DND | Feb 18, 2014 | Education, Polynesian Voyaging Society
“The goal is by March the canoes are ready to start sea trials and testing. So this last month is to try and get as many kids and teachers as possible to be a part of the outreach. Today was ʻIolani school, my alma mater. The kindergarteners came today,” said Hōkūleʻa...
by DND | Dec 20, 2013 | Education, Polynesian Voyaging Society
At the beginning of their school year, Punahou President, Dr. James Scott, challenged the faculty to incorporate Hōkūleʻa and her worldwide voyage as an extension of their classroom. “It’s a combination of Hawaiiana, global education, languages, science, technology....
by DND | Nov 8, 2013 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
“Make a Wish Foundation, primarily, their purpose is to grant wishes to children who have life threatening conditions to create a memorable experience that promotes positivity and hope,” said Aolani Kailihou, Wish Coordinator at Make-A-Wish Hawaiʻi. Make-A-Wish...
by DND | Nov 6, 2013 | ʻŌiwi TV
“One of the reasons why we are having it here is because, our employees work really hard and this is an opportunity to thank them, and their families for being so supportive during the course of the year,” said Debbie Nakanelua, Hawaiian Airlines Senior...