by DND | Jul 23, 2013 | Kamehameha Schools
Educators gathered for the first Culture-Based Education Conference that was recently held at the Convention Center to learn a new-old way to approaching education. Their goal is to integrate thousands of years of education in this 21st century. “It was time for us to...
by DND | Jul 17, 2013 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
“It’s always a special feeling, you know, it’s always a real special thing to greet Hōkūleʻa; to be able to have her in Kaunakakai, or on our ʻāina is a good thing.” says Hōkūleʻa crewmember, Penny Martin. Hōkūleʻa crewmember, Mahina Ross says that, “it was great to...
by DND | Jul 16, 2013 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
Throughout the week that Hōkūleʻa was docked in Mānele Bay, community members of Lānaʻi and visitors alike were encouraged to visit the canoe, take tours, and learn about the vessel and its upcoming worldwide mission. One of the student groups that joined in were the...
by DND | Jul 15, 2013 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
Pwo Navigator, Nainoa Thompson says that, “when we look at success of our organization we don’t see it as the lens that we do it in isolation. We look at other organizations, primarily non-profits that need to raise funds but are going to support our values in ways...
by DND | Jul 13, 2013 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
Pwo Navigator, Nainoa Thompson says that, “the importance of us being here is a number of reasons. For me, an agreement was with the community that we were going to create an opportunity to make sure that young people on Lānaʻi have an opportunity and a chance to...
