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Dr. Haʻalilio Solomon is from Honolulu, Oʻahu, where he teaches as an assistant professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in the Hālau ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ʻo Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language. In May 2024, he completed his doctoral degree in linguistics with...
Dr. Haʻalilio Solomon is from Honolulu, Oʻahu, where he teaches as an assistant professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in the Hālau ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ʻo Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language. In May 2024, he completed his doctoral degree in linguistics with...
Dr. Kalei Nuʻuhiwa, a native Hawaiian is a progressive pioneer with 30 years of experience in conducting research in various Hawaiian practices of time keeping, lunar calendars, heiau ritual, ceremonies and epistemologies connected to phenology, strategic resource...
ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its first episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with the amazing women of Holoholo Queens and their keiki! These women have bonded through...
ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its first episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with the amazing women of Holoholo Queens and their keiki! These women have bonded through...
In this episode we take a look at how the world's indigenous people are revitalizing their unique languages.
(ʻ12)In this episode we take a look at educational issues that concern the world's indigenous people.
In this episode we look at the security of our languages and how we revive and sustain them for the future. Many indigenous nations have established their own television stations to help the survival of their native language. >
In this episode we look at how we caring for our indigenous elderly, the indigenous attitude toward the care of our elders, and how the changing times impact cultural practices leaving our elderly vulnerable.
The editors of a new book on Aboriginal languages say more than a million Indigenous place names are in danger of being lost forever. Are our indigenous names getting the recognition they deserve and what is achieved by re-naming places by their indigenous name. And...
“International Youth Day” on 12 August 2011. in this episode we look to answer the question, In what ways are we succeeding or failing in caring for indigenous children/youth?
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of the World's Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people...
In this episode of Indigenous Insight we look at religious and spiritual practices and the effect that they had on indigenous cultures.
In this episode we look at how the global financial crisis has effected indigenous nation through out the world.
One of the greatest challenges for the Hawaiian language movement is overcoming the assumption that English is the only other language that matters and Hawaiian is fighting an uphill battle to unseed that dominant language. The same is no doubt true for many of our...
Learn about the Pūnana Leo Hawaiian medium education preschool system.
Learn about the approach Pūnana Leo preschools are using to teach their students how to read as early as age four.
No ʻAneʻi Ko Kākou Ola explores the benefits of Hawaiian-medium education in establishing a strong foundation in culture and language as exemplified at Ke Kula ʻo Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu. Located in the district of Puna on the island of Hawaiʻi, this unique kindergarten...
Maunakea, a sacred place of Hawaiian deities, is also a good example of a wahi pana. We use this place to explain the idea of pana in telling the pana of Waiʻau.
Welcome to the seventh episode of Ka Leo ʻŌiwi, the newest Hawaiian language learning series. Join again with Hina, Pōmaikaʻi, and ʻIwalani as they practice ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, huakaʻi and kanikapila with some of our favorite musicians! As you continue these lessons,...
Welcome to the sixth episode of Ka Leo ʻŌiwi, the newest Hawaiian language learning series. Join again with Hina, Pōmaikaʻi, and ʻIwalani as they practice ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, go on a huakaʻi, and kanikapila with some of our favorite musicians! As you continue these...
Hawaiian Language childrenʻs learning show. (episode 3) Produced by ʻAha Pūnana Leo
Hawaiian Language childrenʻs learning show. (episode 2) Produced by ʻAha Pūnana Leo
Hawaiian Language childrenʻs learning show. (episode 1) Produced by ʻAha Pūnana Leo
Welcome to the final episode of the first season of Ka Leo ʻŌiwi. In this episode, we join with Hina, Pōmaikaʻi and ʻIwalani, and look back at our favorite moments from the series. Finally, we have one last mele with ʻanakala Uluwehi Cazimero, and share some...
Welcome to the twelfth episode of Ka Leo ʻŌiwi, the newest Hawaiian language learning series. Join again with Hina, Pōmaikaʻi, and ʻIwalani as they practice ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and kanikapila with some of our favorite musicians! As you continue these lessons, you’ll start...
Welcome to the eleventh episode of Ka Leo ʻŌiwi, the newest Hawaiian language learning series. Join again with Hina, Pōmaikaʻi, and ʻIwalani as they practice ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and kanikapila with some of our favorite musicians! As you continue these lessons, you’ll start...
Welcome to the tenth episode of Ka Leo ʻŌiwi, the newest Hawaiian language learning series. Join again with Hina, Pōmaikaʻi, and ʻIwalani as they practice ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and kanikapila with some of our favorite musicians! As you continue these lessons, you’ll start to...
Welcome to the ninth episode of Ka Leo ʻŌiwi, the newest Hawaiian language learning series. Join again with Hina, Pōmaikaʻi, and ʻIwalani as they practice ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and kanikapila with some of our favorite musicians! As you continue these lessons, you’ll start to...
Welcome to the eighth episode of Ka Leo ʻŌiwi, the newest Hawaiian language learning series. Join again with Hina, Pōmaikaʻi, and ʻIwalani as they practice ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, huakaʻi and kanikapila with some of our favorite musicians! As you continue these lessons,...
Welcome to the fifth episode of Ka Leo ʻŌiwi, the newest Hawaiian language learning series. Join again with Hina, Pōmaikaʻi, and ʻIwalani as they practice ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, go on a huakaʻi, and kanikapila with some of our favorite musicians! As you continue these...
Welcome to the fourth episode of Ka Leo ʻŌiwi, the newest Hawaiian language learning series. Join again with Hina, Pōmaikaʻi, and ʻIwalani as they practice ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, go on a huakaʻi, and kanikapila with some of our favorite musicians! As you continue these...
Welcome to the third episode of Ka Leo ʻŌiwi, the newest Hawaiian language learning series. Join again with Hina, Pōmaikaʻi, and ʻIwalani as they practice ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, go on a huakaʻi, and kanikapila with some of our favorite musicians! As you continue these...
Welcome to the first episode of Ka Leo ʻŌiwi, the newest Hawaiian language learning series. Join Hina, Pōmaikaʻi, and ʻIwalani as they practice ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, go on huakaʻi, and kanikapila with some of our favorite musicians! After a few lessons, youʻll start to...
He keaka mele ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi ʻo “Ke Kaua o Kuamoʻo” na ke kula ʻo Kamehameha ma Hawaiʻi e hahaʻi ana i ka hukihuki ma waena o ke aliʻi o Kona ʻo Kekuaokalani lāua me Liholiho. Ma hope o ka hala ʻana o ke aliʻi nui Kamehameha Paiea, ua hele a hihia ka pilina ma waena o...
He hana keaka ʻo “Moʻo Huelo: Tale of a Tail” e hahaʻi ana i ka moʻolelo o Kama me kona ʻimi kōkua ʻana iā Geckoman. Ma kēia huakaʻi, launa ʻo Kama me nā hāmeʻe like ʻole, ʻo ka manu ʻuaʻu ʻoe, ʻo ka nananana makakiʻi nuha ʻoe, a ʻo ka ʻūhini ʻūlala ʻoe. Ma o ua...
He hana keaka ʻo “Moʻo Huelo: Tale of a Tail” e hahaʻi ana i ka moʻolelo o Kama me kona ʻimi kōkua ʻana iā Geckoman. Ma kēia huakaʻi, launa ʻo Kama me nā hāmeʻe like ʻole, ʻo ka manu ʻuaʻu ʻoe, ʻo ka nananana makakiʻi nuha ʻoe, a ʻo ka ʻūhini ʻūlala ʻoe. Ma o ua...
Lāʻieikawai, the Beauty of Paliuli, was born into a family of aliʻi (chiefs) and taken by her grandmother Waka to be raised safely in the forest of Paliuli. She is the most beautiful woman in all of Hawaiʻi, and is pursued by a lengthy line of suitors. Enjoy this...
Lāʻieikawai, the Beauty of Paliuli, was born into a family of aliʻi (chiefs) and taken by her grandmother Waka to be raised safely in the forest of Paliuli. She is the most beautiful woman in all of Hawaiʻi, and is pursued by a lengthy line of suitors. Enjoy this...
Lāʻieikawai, the Beauty of Paliuli, was born into a family of aliʻi (chiefs) and taken by her grandmother Waka to be raised safely in the forest of Paliuli. She is the most beautiful woman in all of Hawaiʻi, and is pursued by a lengthy line of suitors. Enjoy this...
Lāʻieikawai, the Beauty of Paliuli, was born into a family of aliʻi (chiefs) and taken by her grandmother Waka to be raised safely in the forest of Paliuli. She is the most beautiful woman in all of Hawaiʻi, and is pursued by a lengthy line of suitors. Enjoy this...
Produced by Kamehameha Publishing. Nestled in the lush and fertile Waipi'o Valley, Pōkahi and Kaukini have everything they need … except a child. In this adaptation of a traditional Hawaiian story, the kind, hardworking but childless couple is blessed with a special...
Produced by Kamehameha Publishing An animated story of Naeʻoleʻs flight to save the infant Kamehameha.
'Elepaio learns that when you do bad things to others, bad things come back to you. Produced by Kamehameha Publishing.
Produced by Kamehameha Publishing. A stingy fisherman learns generosity the hard way when he is approached by two beautiful women, Hauwahine and Meheanu. Unaware of the women’s true identities, Kanakapï spares them only a few fish but quickly learns the error of his...
Produced by Kamehameha Publishing. In this bilingual tale, Kū provides Hawai'i's first 'ulu tree and saves his people from famine.
Hau, a young girl from Koʻolauloa, is overshadowed by her beautiful and talented older sisters named Niu, Pūhala, and Lehua. But with the help of her kupuna, Hau begins to blossom as she discovers her unique talents and contributions. Produced by Kamehameha...
Produced by Kamehameha Publishing Two Kailua farmers are in for a surprise when their foot trek to deliver food to Queen Ka‘ahumanu is interrupted by a mysterious brindled dog.
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai | Episode 6: Kaʻikena Scanlan ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its sixth episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with Kaʻikena Scanlan and some of his hoa...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai | Episode 6: Kaʻikena Scanlan ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its sixth episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with Kaʻikena Scanlan and some of his hoa...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai | Episode 5: Waimānalo Sunset Band ʻŌiwiTV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its fifth episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with the vibrant musicians of Waimānalo...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai | Episode 5: Waimānalo Sunset Band ʻŌiwiTV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its fifth episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with the vibrant musicians of Waimānalo...
ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its fourth episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with the “moʻo” of Project KULEANA from Hilo, Hāna, Koʻolaupoko and Koʻolauloa. Project KULEANA...
ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its fourth episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with the “moʻo” of Project KULEANA from Hilo, Hāna, Koʻolaupoko and Koʻolauloa. Project KULEANA...
ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its third episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with Kalani Peʻa and some of his hoa hoʻokani a hīmeni from Maui. Tune in to hear some of his...
ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its third episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with Kalani Peʻa and some of his hoa hoʻokani a hīmeni from Maui. Tune in to hear some of his...
ʻŌiwiTV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its second episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined again with the kāne of Pō & the 4fathers - a composition of kāne from Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai Episode 7: Nā Wai ʻEhā ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele ma ka Lihiwai” presents its seventh episode of season 3, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu with the handsome young men of Nā Wa ʻEhā. Enjoy the falsetto harmonies of Kamalei...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai Episode 5: Pōkiʻi Seto ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele ma ka Lihiwai” presents its fifth episode of season 3, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with Pōkiʻi Seto and his unique Hawaiian music. In this...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai Episode 3: Nā Leo Manu ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele ma ka Lihiwai” presents its third episode of Season 3, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with some of our friends from the Hawaiian language...