Mana I Ka Leo- The Power of the Voice

Mana I Ka Leo- The Power of the Voice

Kalena Silva, Tony Lenchanko, and Manu Boyd discuss their concerns and knowledge on this practice of resonating mana. The art of oli in recent years has taken center stage. These premier practitioners of the art share their skills in hopes of inspiring the next...
Supreme Court Hearing for Nā Wai ʻEhā

Supreme Court Hearing for Nā Wai ʻEhā

“Wai”, the Hawaiian word for water is at the root of the very word that describes anything of value, “waiwai.” This is telling in terms of our traditional perspective on this precious resource; a perspective that permeates our modern day body of law concerning water,...
Mana: Hawaiian Power #ahakane

Mana: Hawaiian Power #ahakane

Hawaiians believe  in a life forces that existed in all forms of life.  This life form is called Mana, it is acquired  from out ancestors and gained through out ones life. Kekuewa Kikiloi presents on Mana in Hawaiʻi. Kekuewa Kikiloi is from He‘eia, Oahu. He is a...
ʻAha Kāne- Mana Panel

ʻAha Kāne- Mana Panel

Mana is both an abstract and concrete force that has direct and indirect influences. Inherited mana is transferred from the gods to mankind in continual processes that began at birth, ended with death and was also informed by the ancestral pedigree. Acquired mana was...

ʻAha Kāne 2012 – Hāloa & Ku‘i ‘Ai

Pounding poi and its connection to Häloa, the first chief of our ancestors, will be discussed by leading kalo specialists. The workshop will also have a hands-on component, so prepare to learn theory and technique in this family reunion of sorts. Presenters: Earl...