Making Laʻa is the first step in any successful kanaka endeavor. Appealing to the akua and kūpuna is essential to all major tasks that a kanaka takes. Because they are our sources of mana, we recognize that it is only with their support and aloha that our tasks will...

A place of refuge, a training ground for open ocean navigation, a royal refuge, a forest, a penal colony, a cattle ranch and live fire weapons training arena. Hear the many roles of the island Kanaloa Kahoʻolawe has played throughout Hawaiʻi 's history. Panelists:...