Monthly Archives: September 2008
Protected: Nä Mele Kumu
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Moena KÜ‘Ë
Even in times of oppression our kupuna found ways to support the kingdom. While Lili‘uokalani was imprisoned in the palace, loyalist would give her flowers wrapped in newspaper to keep her informed of the happenings in the community. Here are … Continue reading
Nüpepa ‘Ölelo Hawai‘i
The link below will take you to the online database of Hawaiian Langauge newspapers. nupepa
Senator Inouye’s Keynote address
Did you know at the 1968 Democratic National Convention, Hawai‘i senator Daniel Inouye gave the keynote address? Here’s a link to the his speech. inouye1968speech.pdf
Pua Ka Wiliwili, Nanahu Ka Manö
Hawaiian intelligence is often overlooked when things occur in our natural environment. With all of the recent sightings of sharks in the waters off Hawai‘i’s coast, people are looking for reasons why. Most scientists and environmentalist will say that not … Continue reading
Blame it on the Moon!
Have you ever had one of those days that seems like everything has gone wrong? The students can’t focus, you can’t keep track of everything going on… Maybe it was the phase of the moon. Traditionally, our küpuna used the … Continue reading
Sustainability in Hawai‘i
Here’s another example of local businesses working to be more self-sufficient. With the rising costs of fuel and the ripple effect, Hawai‘i will need to continue to work at finding ways to break our dependence on outside resources. Local grinds … Continue reading
Politics and Hawaiian Issues
With the recent end of the Democratic National Convention and the beginning of the Republican National Convention. Hawai‘i has definitely been in the national spotlight with former Hawai‘i resident Barack Obama ast the Democrat’s candidate for Presdient and Governor Linda … Continue reading