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Hui Mālama Loko I’a 2014

Hui Mālama Loko I’a Gathering Report and Photos

Posted on August 29, 2014 by brenda

On April 30 – May 2, 2014, Hui Mālama Loko I’a had their sixth gathering on Maui. Mahalo nui to ‘Ao’ao o Nā Loko I’a o Maui, Holani Hāna, and all the Maui ‘ohana for hosting us! It was especially significant to be in Hāna to see the first loko i’a at Leho’ula, and many people […]

Posted in Hui Mālama Loko I'a 2014 | Tagged HuiMalamaLokoIa

What’s in a Name?

KUA means back. Like a backbone that connects and supports. Kuaʻāina are the grassroots, rural peoples of Hawaiʻi nei. Ulu means to grow. ‘Auamo is the carrying stick held on multiple shoulders of laborers who shared the burden of carrying something of great weight forward. By taking up the ‘auamo, our kuaʻāina communities share the sacred responsibility, or kuleana, to better Hawaiʻi.
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