Category Archives: Biographies

Historical and personal accounts of the movers and shakers of Hawai’i.

Maiki Aiu Lake

Posted on 2009/04/14 by aahirano

maikiguide.pdf In honor of this week’s Merrie Monarch Festivals, this week’s biography focuses on Kumu Hula Maiki Aiu Lake.  She was instrumental in continuing hula during the Hawaiian Renaissance.  Many of the kumu hula today can trace their hula lineage … Continue reading →

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Sanford B. Dole

Posted on 2009/02/23 by aahirano

This year being the 50th anniversary of Hawai‘i becoming a state here are a few essays about one the men responsible for the starting the chain of events that eventually led to the sign of Hawai‘i as the 50th state … Continue reading →

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Ke Ali‘i Ke‘elikölani

Posted on 2009/02/18 by aahirano

Ke ali‘i Ke‘elikölani, Princess Ruth, was a highly influential women of her time.  Steadfast in her beliefs of keeping traditions, she refused to speak English, although she was educated to do so.  Here are a few stories written about Princess … Continue reading →

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