Students Talk Story with Ernie Lau on Red Hill Water Issues Kanaeokana 2026-09-22 | Students Talk Story with Ernie Lau on Red Hill Water Issues
Kōnane Today and Tomorrow | The Papamū Podcast Kanaeokana 2026-04-18 | In this episode of the Papamū Podcast, we sit with the richness of Kōnane as more than a game, but a growing movement. Our conversation reflects on where we are now and where we’re heading, imagining a future where Kōnane is seen, heard, and lived in our homes, our communities, and even on our screens. Through shared manaʻo, we explore how intentional practice, ʻike kupuna, and collective vision can shape a vibrant legacy that continues to nourish the next generation.Host Name and Title: Tina KinimakaGuest(s) Name and Title:Leimaile Barrett, Kimo Chun, Keiki Kaopua & John Kaohelaulii.Credits:Podcast Planning Team: Leimaile Barret, Kimo Chun, John Kaohelaulii, Keiki Kaopua, Kaipo Kī`aha, Tina Kinimaka, Tevairangi Lopez, Leinani Makekau-WhitakerPodcast Production: Leimaile Barret, James Hall, Kaipo Kī`ahaLogo Development: Kaipo Kī`aha Mahalo to our cultural practitioners who keep Kōnane connected to moʻolelo, values, and ʻŌiwi leadership pathways.Additional Information:- Rules of Kōnane- Glossary of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Kōnane Terminology - Strategies & gameplay mindset- Historical references and moʻolelo (e.g., Lonoikamakahiki)- Online resources (Papa Mū, rules, start-a-club templates)- Hopes for the future of Kōnane as a cultural and educational practice
2026 Merrie Monarch Royal Parade Kanaeokana 2026-04-11 | E nānā mai i ka Paikau Mele Manaka 2026 ma ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi! Watch the Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hawaiian! Mahalo nui i kā mākou mau waha ʻōlelo, ʻo Kawehi Hayes a me Kaimana Bacarse.
Piʻo Summit 2026 | ʻĀinahoʻi: Land, Law & Justice Kanaeokana 2026-03-17 | This year’s Piʻo Summit: ʻĀinahoʻi: Land, Law & Justice brings together aloha ʻāina, community organizers and land stewards to explore the intersections of land, law and justice in Hawaiʻi. ʻĀinahoʻi amplifies the collective movement for land back across the pae ʻāina, showcasing the innovative ways communities are both navigating and challenging existing systems through legal frameworks, nonprofit land trusts, and grassroots actions. Translations of ʻĀinahoʻi remind us it is “indeed that which feeds us” – both that land must return to community stewardship and trust, and that we must see land as ʻāina for a regenerative future. The summit features a range of models and pathways towards land back, highlighting the many ways ʻāina is being restored, reclaimed, and protected.Our gathering focuses on highlighting micro to macro level approaches to ʻĀinahoʻi, including restoring ea, strengthening relationships to ʻāina, and advancing self-determinated governance rooted in ancestral innovation and courageousness.Join us in engaging in crucial discussions on strategic pathways that shape land back efforts today. Throughout the summit, key conversations will include:- Aliʻi Trusts and Land Legacy: Understanding the role of Hawaiʻi’s largest established landholders in serving Native Hawaiian communities, protecting wahi kūpuna, and shaping long-term land stewardship.- Non-profits and Land Trusts: Gaining insights into how non-profit land trusts, community acquisition models, and innovative title solutions are returning ʻāina back into the hands of the community.- Community Governance and Land Return: Highlighting different grassroots movements for land back, including long-standing and emerging initiatives that reclaim land at various capacities and scales of operation.Through these conversations, viewers will gain insights into:- Pathways for ʻĀinahoʻi, restoring land and water to community and kupaʻāina stewardship- Strategies and roles for navigating legal and political systems involved in ʻĀinahoʻiStories of successful land back efforts across the pae ʻāina- Collective action and sustainable models of community governance and resource managementWith this gathering, we bridge our individual and collective efforts to land back to forge new pathways toward community care and resilience. By coming together, we strengthen our commitment to protect, reclaim, and care for the ʻāina and wai that sustain us. We move toward a reality in which we determine the future of Hawaiʻi’s resources and people.
Moʻolelo & Moʻomeheu Kōnane | The Papamū Podcast Kanaeokana 2026-03-06 | Subtitles for this video are available in both Hawaiian and English.Ma kēia pukana o ka Papamū Podcast, kamaʻilio pū ka mea hoʻokipa, ʻo Kuanoni Kaniaupio-Crozier, me kekahi loea moʻomeheu, ʻo ʻAnakala Keiki Kaʻōpua, i ka waiwai o ka “Moʻolelo & Moʻomeheu Kōnane.” Kūkākūkā lāua i ka ʻike, ka hoʻolālā, a me nā moʻolelo o kēia hana kūpuna o ke kōnane ʻana. ʻIke pū ʻia ka pilina o ʻAnakala Keiki me kēia pāʻani, a kālailai pū ʻia ka hohonu o ka moʻomeheu o ke kōnane ʻana ma mua o ka pāʻani leʻaleʻa wale nō.Ma o nā moʻolelo o Lonoikamakahiki, Kahekili, a meKamehameha, ʻike ʻia nā haʻawina o ka hoʻolālā, ka hoʻoneʻe ʻana, ka ʻōlelo, ke ola ʻana, ke alakaʻi ʻana, a me ka waiwai o ka mālama ʻana i nā koho he nui. Kālailai pū ʻia ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi e hoʻohana ai i ka pāʻani ʻana, ka waiwai o ka heluhelu ʻana i nā nūpepa a me nā kumu ʻike ʻē aʻe, a me ka waiwai o kēia mau haʻawina i kēia wā, i ko kākou hoʻomau a hoʻili ʻana i ke kōnane i nā keiki, nā ʻohana, a me ka lāhui.In this episode of the Papamū Podcast, host Kuanoni Kaniaupio-Crozier sits down with cultural specialist Uncle Keiki Kaʻōpua for a rich conversation on “Moʻolelo & Moʻomeheu Kōnane” where they discuss kōnane as an ancestral practice rooted in ʻike, strategy, and Hawaiian moʻolelo. Together, they reflect on Uncle Keiki’s lifelong connection to the game and explore how Kōnane carries deeper cultural meaning beyond being simply a pastime.Through stories of Lonoikamakahiki, Kahekili, and Kamehameha, this episode highlights how Kōnane can reveal lessons about planning, movement, language, survival, leadership, and the importance of keeping many options open. The conversation also explores the ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi used in gameplay, the value of studying nūpepa and older sources, and why these teachings still matter today as we continue to pass Kōnane forward to keiki, ʻohana, and the lāhui.Host:Kuanoni Kaniaupio-CrozierHost & Kōnane Enthusiast Guest:Keiki KaopuaCultural Specialist, Kamehameha SchoolsCredits:Podcast Planning Team: Leimaile Barret, Kimo Chun, John Kaohelaulii, Keiki Kaopua, Kaipo Kī`aha, Tina Kinimaka, Tevairangi Lopez, Leinani Makekau-WhitakerPodcast Production: Leimaile Barret, James Hall, Kaipo Kī`ahaLogo Development: Kaipo Kī`ahaMahalo to our cultural practitioners who keep Kōnane connected to moʻolelo, values, and ʻŌiwi leadership pathways. Also, special thanks to Akau Additional Information:– Rules of Kōnane– Glossary of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Kōnane Terminology– Strategies & gameplay mindset– Online resources (Papa Mū, rules, start-a-club templates)– Hopes for the future of Kōnane as a cultural and educational practice
All About the Papamū | The Papamū Podcast Kanaeokana 2026-02-06 | In this episode of the Papamū Podcast, host John Kaʻohelauliʻi is joined by Kōnane researcher and advocate Kapena Baptista for a conversation entitled All About the Papamū. Together, they explore why the papamū—the board itself—is not just a playing surface, but a cultural object layered with history, values, and ʻike kūpuna.Kapena shares his research on traditional mauka–makai board configurations, the significance of an odd-even layout that creates a piko, and what we can learn from the remaining kūpuna boards—especially those held at Bishop Museum. The episode also reflects on community response to seeing these boards in public, the deeper strategy of pattern recognition and memory in Kōnane, and a powerful vision for the future: more people playing, playing well, and bringing life back into our kūpuna materials through leagues, gatherings, and tournaments rooted in place and purpose.Host:Uncle John Kaohelaulii Author, The Black Book of Kōnane; Kōnane ExpertGuest:Kapena BaptistaCultural Anthropologist, Community Organizer, Kōnane PractitionerCredits:Podcast Planning Team: Leimaile Barret, Kimo Chun, John Kaohelaulii, Keiki Kaopua, Kaipo Kī`aha, Tina Kinimaka, Tevairangi Lopez, Leinani Makekau-WhitakerPodcast Production: Leimaile Barret, James Hall, Kaipo Kī`ahaLogo Development: Kaipo Kī`ahaMahalo to our cultural practitioners who keep Kōnane connected to moʻolelo, values, and ʻŌiwi leadership pathways. Also, special thanks to Akau Additional Information:– Rules of Kōnane– Glossary of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Kōnane Terminology– Strategies & gameplay mindset– Online resources (Papa Mū, rules, start-a-club templates)– Hopes for the future of Kōnane as a cultural and educational practice
Kōnane: The Next Generation | The Papamū Podcast Kanaeokana 2026-01-27 | In this episode of the Papamū Podcast, host Uncle John Kaohelaulii sits down with emerging Kōnane player Angel Ibanez to explore Kōnane: The Next Generation. Through gameplay, storytelling, and reflection, Angel shares his personal Kōnane journey—from first learning the game at school to competing in tournaments and carrying his papamū wherever he goes.Together, they discuss how Kōnane shapes decision-making, kuleana, humility in both winning and losing, and the importance of teaching others. This episode highlights youth leadership, intergenerational learning, board design inspired by mahina and ʻāina-based practice in collaboration with Akau Boards, and how Kōnane continues to grow as a living mindset connecting culture, strategy, and community. Host: Uncle John Kaohelaulii – Author, The Black Book of Kōnane; Kōnane ExpertGuest:Angel Ibanez – Kōnane Enthusiast, Current Leeward Community College Student, 2025 Kamaile Academy GraduateCredits:Podcast Planning Team: Leimaile Barret, Kimo Chun, John Kaohelaulii, Keiki Kaopua, Kaipo Kī`aha, Tina Kinimaka, Tevairangi Lopez, Leinani Makekau-WhitakerPodcast Production: Leimaile Barret, James Hall, Kaipo Kī`ahaLogo Development: Kaipo Kī`ahaMahalo to our cultural practitioners who keep Kōnane connected to moʻolelo, values, and ʻŌiwi leadership pathways. Also, special thanks to Akau Additional Information:– Rules of Kōnane– Glossary of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Kōnane Terminology– Strategies & gameplay mindset– Online resources (Papa Mū, rules, start-a-club templates)– Hopes for the future of Kōnane as a cultural and educational practiceAkau Boards
Episode 2: The Black Book of Kōnane & Resources | The Papamū Podcast Kanaeokana 2026-01-17 | In Episode 2 of the Papamū Podcast, host Kimo Chun continues the conversation with Uncle John Kaʻohelauliʻi, focusing on The Black Book of Kōnane and the resources that support the teaching, learning, and perpetuation of Kōnane today.This episode highlights Uncle John’s journey in documenting Kōnane knowledge, the importance of preserving ʻike kūpuna, and how accessible resources—such as Papa Mū, standardized rules, and online materials—can help educators, ʻohana, and communities sustain Kōnane as a living practice. Listeners gain deeper insight into the manaʻo behind the book, the stories it carries, and the hopes for how these resources will support future generations of players.Host name and Title: Kimo Chun – Host, Papamū Podcast Strategy ConsultantGuest(s) Name and Title: Uncle John Kaohelaulii – Author, The Black Book of Kōnane; Kōnane ExpertCredits:Podcast Planning Team: Leimaile Barret, Kimo Chun, John Kaohelaulii, Keiki Kaopua, Kaipo Kī`aha, Tina Kinimaka, Tevairangi Lopez, Leinani Makekau-WhitakerPodcast Production: Leimaile Barret, James Hall, Kaipo Kī`ahaLogo Development: Kaipo Kī`aha Mahalo to our cultural practitioners who keep Kōnane connected to moʻolelo, values, and ʻŌiwi leadership pathways.Additional Information:Episode Focus Areas:– The Black Book of Kōnane – purpose, development, and legacy– Uncle John’s moʻolelo and personal journey with Kōnane– Online resources (Papa Mū, rules, start-a-club templates)– Hopes for sustaining Kōnane across generations and regionsResources for Listeners:The Black Book of Kōnane
Episode 1: What is Kōnane? | The Papamū Podcast Kanaeokana 2025-12-19 | In this inaugural episode of the Papamū Podcast, host Kimo Chun sits down with Uncle John Kaohelaulii, author of The Black Book of Kōnane, and Keiki Kaopua, cultural specialist with Kamehameha Schools, to explore the foundational question: What is Kōnane?Together, they discuss the rules of the game, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi vocabulary used in gameplay, key strategies, and historical moʻolelo that anchor Kōnane in Hawaiian culture. This episode also highlights online resources for learners and the collective hopes for revitalizing Kōnane across schools, families, and communities.HostKimo Chun – Host, Papamū Podcast Strategy ConsultantGuestsUncle John Kaohelaulii – Author, The Black Book of Kōnane; Kōnane ExpertKeiki Kaopua – Cultural Specialist, Kamehameha SchoolsCreditsPodcast Planning Team: Leimaile Barret, Kimo Chun, John Kaohelaulii, Keiki Kaopua, Kaipo Kī`aha, Tina Kinimaka, Tevairangi Lopez, Leinani Makekau-WhitakerPodcast Production: Leimaile Barret, James Hall, Kaipo Kī`ahaLogo Development: Kaipo Kī`aha Mahalo to our cultural practitioners who keep Kōnane connected to moʻolelo, values, and ʻŌiwi leadership pathways.Additional episode Information:– Rules of Kōnane– Glossary of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Kōnane Terminology – Strategies & gameplay mindset– Historical references and moʻolelo (e.g., Lonoikamakahiki)– Online resources (Papa Mū, rules, start-a-club templates)– Hopes for the future of Kōnane as a cultural and educational practice
He Kūkākūkā: A Talk Story with the KS Trustee Finalists Kanaeokana 2025-12-19 | Hear directly from the 2025-2026 Kamehameha Schools Trustee finalists and engage in a community conversation about their vision for Kamehameha Schools.Learn more about the candidates: kanaeokana.net/bios.Submit public comment:bit.ly/submit-comments-ks-trustee-2025-2026Presented by Ke One o Kākuhihewa and Kanaeokana.
Bonus Episode: Puana ke Mele Māhūi | Kūkā Kīkī: A Queer(ed) Kānaka Podcast Kanaeokana 2025-12-02 | To close the inaugural season of Kūkā Kīkī, co-hosts Ākea and Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina reflect on the journey from Honolulu Pride to Lā Kūʻokoʻa, weaving insights from each episode into a single mele of reflection. Joined by musician Izik, they celebrate the collective voices that make up the māhūi—those who embrace, embody, and embolden beyond colonial constraints. Together, they explore how music becomes ceremony, joy becomes resistance, and how the māhūi’s song continues to reverberate across generations. The episode culminates in a live musical performance of Izik’s new album Kōwā, honoring māhū brilliance and the enduring rhythm of ea.Listen & Learn:How do we celebrate the māhūi not only through story, but through sound—and how does music help us remember that joy itself is a revolutionary act?*This episode engages Hawaiian worldviews and social contexts, and explores themes of sexuality, gender, and erotics. Some language and content may be considered strong or triggering. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. Hosts: Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina (Host, PhD student, Scholar & Artist) & Ākea Kahikina (Producer, Writer, Director)Guest: Izik (Singer-songwriter, Musician)Works Featured: Reflections on No ka Pono o ka Māhūi and Izik’s album KōwāTheme: Liberation, celebration, and the collective voice of the māhūiDescription:Art concept: Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina @mahucha_artArt design: Sara Saffery @sarasafferyMusic: “Pua Līlīlehua,” Mokihana Flood, Tree of LifeFollow the podcast on IG: @kukakikipodcast
Episode 8: A Tale of Two Wāhine Koa | Kūkā Kīkī: A Podcast for Queer(ed) Kānaka Kanaeokana 2025-11-27 | Host Ākea Kahikina sits with co-editor Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio and poet Leināʻala Mahi to talk story about art, activism, and aloha ʻāina as interwoven practices of wāhine koa. Building from Osorio’s co-editorship of No ka Pono o ka Māhūi and Mahi’s poem An Honor, the guests discuss how poetry, protest, and motherhood shape their work and vision for liberation. Together, they reflect on how wāhine koa, in the fight for lāhui liberation, can serve as extensions of Hiʻiaka’s lightning-imbued pāʻū—the very hand of Kīlauea that births hulihia—and how wahine koa creations become a bodily extension of ea within the lāhui.Listen & Learn:How do wāhine koa lead through creativity, courage, and care—and what does it mean to craft art that both protects and provokes?*This episode engages Hawaiian worldviews and social contexts, and explores themes of sexuality, gender, and erotics. Some language and content may be considered strong or triggering. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. Host: Ākea Kahikina (Producer, Writer, Director)Guests: Jamaica Heolimelekalani Osorio (Scholar, Educator, Activist) & Leināʻala Mahi (Poet, Photographer, Activist)Works Featured: No ka Pono o ka Māhūi and An HonorTheme: Art, activism, and aloha ʻāina as the work of wāhine koaArt concept: Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina @mahucha_artArt design: Sara Saffery @sarasafferyMusic: “Pua Līlīlehua,” Mokihana Flood, Tree of LifeFollow the podcast on IG: @kukakikipodcast
Episode 7: Confining and Queering Pilina ʻŌpio | Kūkā Kīkī: A Podcast for Queer(ed) Kānaka Kanaeokana 2025-11-19 | Host Kaʻimi Kahikina chats with historian Maile Arvin to discuss research conducted with Eliana Massey on the Kawailoa Training School for Girls. Arvin and Massey reveal how Kanaka youth, confined within colonial institutions, forged colonially queered forms of pilina as acts of care, survival, and freedom. Their work unearths the violent systems that sought to sever Kanaka girls from one another—and honors the relationships that endured despite it.Listen & Learn:How can reclaiming stories of confinement open pathways toward collective healing and the restoration of pilina across generations of long-estranged ʻāina and kānaka?*This episode engages Hawaiian worldviews and social contexts, and explores themes of sexuality, gender, and erotics. Some language and content may be considered strong or triggering. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. Host: Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina (Host, PhD student, Scholar & Artist)Guest: Maile Arvin (Scholar, Historian, Educator)Work Featured: Practicing Pilina on Incarcerated ʻĀina: The Power of Queer Relationships of Kanaka Maoli Girls at the Kawailoa Training SchoolTheme: Reclaiming intimacy and care under confinementArt concept: Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina @mahucha_artArt design: Sara Saffery @sarasafferyMusic: “Pua Līlīlehua,” Mokihana Flood, Tree of LifeFollow the podcast on IG: @kukakikipodcast
Episode 6: Moe Kolohe—Criminalizing Pilina from the Kingdom through the Territory | Kūkā Kīkī Kanaeokana 2025-11-12 | Host Kaʻimi Kahikina sits with scholar Lani Teves to unpack how 19th- and 20th-century laws in Hawaiʻi sought to regulate Kanaka sexuality, criminalizing the act of moe pū to become moe kolohe, a crime. Together, they examine how these laws reshaped Kanaka understandings of desire, morality, and belonging—and how these frameworks continue to influence our relationships today in coercive ways, urging us to recenter and celebrate our sexuality as the life force of our people since time immemorial. Host: Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina (Host, PhD student, Scholar & Artist)Guest: Lani Teves (Scholar, Educator, Musician)Work Featured: Regulating Hawaiian Sexualities: Challenging Colonial Imposition to Reclaim AutonomyTheme: How colonial legal frameworks constrict pilina and desireDescription:Listen & Learn:How embedded are colonial laws in our relationships today—and what would it take to reimagine our pilina beyond laws made to constrain our populace, presence, and pulapula?*This episode engages Hawaiian worldviews and social contexts, and explores themes of sexuality, gender, and erotics. Some language and content may be considered strong or triggering. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. Art concept: Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina @mahucha_artArt design: Sara Saffery @sarasafferyMusic: “Pua Līlīlehua,” Mokihana Flood, Tree of LifeFollow the podcast on IG: @kukakikipodcast
Episode 5: Poetry & Prose in the Muliwai | Kūkā Kīkī: A Podcast for Queer(ed) Kānaka Kanaeokana 2025-11-06 | Poets Noʻu Revilla and Kamakani Albano join host Kaʻimi Kahikina to talk story about water as sanctuary—where wai and kai meet in the muliwai. They reflect on eroticism, emergence, and the mentorship that flows between kumu and haumāna. Through reflections on their poetic works, they explore how desire, devotion, and language blur the imaginary divisions between lover and land, guider and guided, creation and resistance.Listen & Learn:What lessons does the muliwai hold for how we nurture, teach, and aloha one another—especially those who exist in the spaces between?*This episode engages Hawaiian worldviews and social contexts, and explores themes of sexuality, gender, and erotics. Some language and content may be considered strong or triggering. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. Host: Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina (Host, PhD student, Scholar & Artist)Guests: Noʻu Revilla (Poet, Scholar, Educator) & Kamakani Albano (Poet, Educator)Works Featured: poi mouth and Re-membering Māhū is a Love Letter to CreationTheme: Water as sanctuary, mentorship, and transformationArt concept: Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina @mahucha_artArt design: Sara Saffery @sarasafferyMusic: “Pua Līlīlehua,” Mokihana Flood, Tree of LifeFollow the podcast on IG: @kukakikipodcast
Episode 4: Of Ka-Miki and Ancestral Consent | Kūkā Kīkī: A Podcast for Queer(ed) Kānaka Kanaeokana 2025-10-30 | Scholar Kamalani Johnson joins host Kaʻimi Kahikina to explore Ka-Miki, one of the longest serialized moʻolelo in Hawaiian-language newspapers. Johnson reveals how hoʻopāpā—the art of demonstrating one’s archive of knowledge by weaving strands of ancestral wit—served as a framework for consent, intimacy, and intellect in Hawaiʻi. Together, they discuss what these moʻolelo teach us about accountability, boundaries, and mutual recognition in our relationships today.Host: Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina (Host, PhD student, Scholar & Artist)Guest: Kamalani Johnson (Scholar, Translator, Educator)Work Featured: He Moʻolelo mai nā Kūpuna: Ancestral Lessons of Liberation in J. W. H. I. Kihe’s “Kaao Hooniua Puuwai no Ka-Miki”Theme: Hoʻopāpā, pilina, and the ancestral ethics of consentListen & Learn:What might ancestral ethics of pilina teach us about honoring boundaries and practicing consent in the present?*This episode engages Hawaiian worldviews and social contexts, and explores themes of sexuality, gender, and erotics. Some language and content may be considered strong or triggering. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. Art concept: Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina @mahucha_artArt design: Sara Saffery @sarasafferyMusic: “Pua Līlīlehua,” Mokihana Flood, Tree of LifeFollow the podcast on IG: @kukakikipodcast
Episode 3: Kūkā Kīkī—An Origin Story | Kūkā Kīkī: A Podcast for Queer(ed) Kānaka Kanaeokana 2025-10-28 | Co-creators Ākea and Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina talk story about how Kūkā Kīkī came to be. They discuss why they chose to feature “No ka Pono o ka Māhūi,” the forthcoming Hūlili special issue co-edited by Ākea and Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio, and how the podcast was envisioned as a space for queer(ed) Kānaka to be seen, safe, and sovereign. Together, they reflect on storytelling as ea—breath, voice, and liberation.Hosts: Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina (Host, PhD student, Scholar & Artist)Ākea Kahikina (Producer, Writer, Director)Listen & Learn:How can conversation itself be a form of ceremony, resistance, and renewal for the māhūi?Work Featured: “No ka Pono o ka Māhūi” (forthcoming special issue of Hūlili)Theme: Building a home for queer(ed) Kanaka storytelling*This episode engages Hawaiian worldviews and social contexts, and explores themes of sexuality, gender, and erotics. Some language and content may be considered strong or triggering. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. Art concept: Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina @mahucha_artArt design: Sara Saffery @sarasafferyMusic: “Pua Līlīlehua,” Mokihana Flood, Tree of LifeFollow the podcast on IG: @kukakikipodcast
Chief of War: BONUS - Culture & Customs | Talk Story Bonus Episode Kanaeokana 2025-10-27 | In this bonus episode, Pa‘a Sibbett sits down with Kaumakaiwa Kanakaʻole to reflect on her journey with Chief of War and the weaving of ancestral knowledge into a global television production. Their talk story honors the depth of hula lineage and mele as living repositories of wisdom, explores the kuleana of grounding costuming, chanting, and ceremony in ʻike kupuna, and lifts up the voices and practices that make Hawaiian worldview visible on screen. Together, they reflect on how carrying forward ancestral lineages of ceremony and expression strengthens the mana of kānaka and ensures that these stories remain rooted, resonant, and real.---Watch Chief of War on Apple TV+: tv.apple.com/us/show/chief-of-war/umc.cmc.6ag0zq020ielwv7m83v8r4dkwDive deeper into more episodes of Hu‘e Kaona: Chief of War Talk Story Sessions at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLike and subscribe: youtube.com/kanaeokana?sub_confirmation=1---Find learning resources and links at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLearn more about the Hawai‘i Film Alliance: hawaiifilmalliance.org
Episode 2: MVPFAFF+” Politics & Performance—A Conversation Through the Moana | Kūkā Kīkī Podcast Kanaeokana 2025-10-24 | This episode bridges Hawaiʻi, Niue, Aotearoa, and the greater Moananuiākea as Kaʻimi sits with māhū and QTPI leaders Tatiana Kalaniʻōpua Young, Sami Akuna, and Phylesha Brown-Acton. Together, they explore how the principles of māhū leadership—leʻaleʻa, aloha ʻāina, kuleana, and ʻohana—and the Pasifika-born term MVPFAFF+ reframe how Indigenous queer(ed) communities build networks of care and resistance across oceans.Host: Kaʻiminaʻauao KahikinaGuests: Tatiana Kalaniʻōpua Young, Sami Akuna, and Phylesha Brown-ActonWorks Featured: Four Principles of Māhū Leadership and On MVPFAFF+Theme: Māhū and QTPI become leaders by sitting at the feet of our eldersListen & Learn:What can māhū and QTPI leadership teach the world about sitting at the feet of our elders—to raise, nurture, and guide the next generation of leaders?*This episode engages Hawaiian worldviews and social contexts, and explores themes of sexuality, gender, and erotics. Some language and content may be considered strong or triggering. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. Art concept: Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina @mahucha_artArt design: Sara Saffery @sarasafferyMusic: “Pua Līlīlehua,” Mokihana Flood, Tree of LifeFollow the podcast on IG: @kukakikipodcast
Episode 1: He Lei Moana | Kūkā Kīkī: A Podcast for Queer(ed) Kānaka Kanaeokana 2025-10-17 | In this episode of Kūkā Kīkī, host Kaʻiminaʻauao Kahikina sits with Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu to reflect on Ahuwale ka paekiʻi, the oral history Kaʻimi recorded of Hina. Together, they revisit her formative years and the ways her kūpuna continue to shape her today as a leader, educator, and cultural bearer. Their conversation explores how the terms haʻa and hoʻo illuminate the movement between kāne and wahine energies—revealing that māhū is not an identity to be claimed, but a living kūlana and kuleana to be embodied.Host: Kaʻiminaʻauao KahikinaGuest: Hinaleimoana Wong-KaluWork Featured: “Ahuwale ka paekiʻi: He lei moana nō ia” (an oral history)Theme: Māhū is not an identity—it is a kūlana and a kuleana.Listen & Learn:What happens when we understand māhū not as category, but as practice—a balance of energies that sustains our people and our ea?AboutKūkā Kīkī is a queer(ed) Kanaka podcast of deep talk and quick thinking. Its inaugural season features contributors from "No ka Pono o ka Māhūi," the forthcoming special issue of Hūlili, dedicated to Kanaka articulations of sex, gender, intimacy, and erotics (Kamehameha Publishing, launch: early 2026). Beginning in Honolulu Pride month and culminating on Lā Kūʻokoʻa, these conversations honor the māhūi’s past, present, and future—unlearning colonial harm, relearning ancestral pilina, and moving together toward ea—collective life, breath, and liberation.Art concept: Ka’imina’auao KahikinaArt design: Sara SafferyMusic: “Pua Līlīlehua”Album: Tree of Life
Chief of War: The Black Desert | Talk Story Ep. 9 Kanaeokana 2025-09-20 | Pa‘a Sibbett sits down with producer and waterman Brian Keaulana to talk story about Episode 9: The Black Desert. They reflect on reshaping the show’s arc, the weight of leadership and kuleana, and the balance of authenticity and scale—whether filming with 300 crew across five units, capturing Kalapana while the volcano erupted, or holding ceremony behind the scenes. From Tony and Ka‘iana’s arc to Jason Momoa’s vision as a director, Brian shares how Chief of War weaves pono, pain, and power into story, reminding us that the finale is not an end, but a beginning.---0:00 Intro0:36 Welina1:11 Spolier Alert1:29 Restructuring the Show Whether There Was a Season 2 or Not2:49 Tony and Ka‘iana7:06 Leadership, Kamehameha, Kū8:49 Background on the Actual Ki‘i11:57 Enjoy the Story13:12 Kuleana and Pono Throughout the Process15:47 Hawai‘i's Gift and Encouraging Others18:04 Developing Our Ability to Do More19:31 Jason as a Director23:10 Kalapana Was a Must24:47 300 People, 5 Units29:54 Balancing It All Out32:58 Warriors Working Through Pain36:07 Fake Hollywood and Reality36:40 The Volcano Actually is Erupting39:21 Becoming and Holding Ceremony41:39 Impactful Behind the Scenes42:23 The Finale is Just the Beginning---Watch Chief of War on Apple TV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/chief-of...Dive deeper into more episodes of Hu‘e Kaona: Chief of War Talk Story Sessions at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLike and subscribe: youtube.com/kanaeokana?sub_confirmati...---Find learning resources and links at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLearn more about the Hawai‘i Film Alliance: hawaiifilmalliance.org
Ka Tuitui Malamalama | Episode 6: E Welo Mau Ka Olelo Kanaka Kanaeokana 2025-09-18 | General Overview:We move into Season Two of Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcast series presented by Kawaihuelani, Department of Hawaiian Language at Hawai‘inuiākea, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) and Kanaeokana, the network of kula Hawai‘i. Ka Tuitui Malamalama is focused on capturing the range of human experiences as expressed through the eyes and language of the people of Niihau. Season Two podcasts are led and hosted by four younger generation Niihau kanaka. Our collective hosts are Ekolu Kelley, Kuulei Akeo, Malaki and Kalao Kanahele. These folks have since relocated to Kauai for the opportunities it presents and are afforded opportunities to return to Niihau for extended visits. Subscribers to the podcast will enjoy their authentic banter ridden conversations in olelo Niihau and are encouraged to glean insights into language use, communication dynamics, and cultural knowledge of poe Niihau.The content of the Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcast series can be used by educators and other professionals as a way to learn and understand the lifestyle, culture, and knowledge systems of poe olelo Niihau. Spelling conventions for all textual elements of Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcasts follow olelo Niihau traditions. Series 2Season Two of Ka Tuitui Malamalama brings together four opio Niihau into a space to share their stories and experiences in a series of five episodes. These range of human experiences are discussed in these episodes that touch upon Niihau perspectives as it relates to aina, water, ea and learning to grow food at home.
Chief of War: The Sacred Niu Grove | Talk Story Ep. 8 Kanaeokana 2025-09-13 | Pa‘a Sibbett sits down with Mainei Kinimaka to discuss Episode 8: The Sacred Niu Grove. Their talk story explores Mainei’s path into acting, the importance of creating space for Hawai‘i and Pasifika voices, and the kuleana of telling stories with care. They reflect on the weight of portraying historical trauma, the responsibility of nurturing talent, and the power of story to shift perceptions and build community.---0:00 Intro0:43 Welina1:05 Spoiler Alert1:30 Getting Into Acting2:46 Jason Seeing Something in People3:45 What Was the Audition Process Like?4:52 Reading for Ka‘ahumanu's Part5:49 Increasing Access to the Industry6:34 Kōkua for Jason Momoa9:56 The Only Thing That Matters is the Story10:53 Learning All the Aspects of Production13:19 Caring for the Actors and Performances13:51 Heke and Nahi15:00 Heke Was Created for the Show16:15 Heke and the Connection to Once Were Warriors17:36 The Heaviness of Olowalu19:53 Pasifika People and Trauma21:35 Hard To Watch at Home22:34 Changing the Perceptions of the World26:02 Ka‘iana and Kamehameha27:08 Siua Ikale‘o29:05 Siua's Guitar Audition31:34 Siua's Influence on the Writers32:51 Be Yourself in the Audition Process36:41 ICAN and Hawai‘i Talent38:14 Putting in the Work40:43 The Sacred Grove and Relationships46:05 Keala and ‘Ōpūnui47:23 Cliff Curtis, Fight Scenes, Ali‘i Minor49:08 Finding Out50:44 Not Historically Accurate53:34 Iwi55:23 Kalanikūpule and Brandon Finn1:00:05 Temeura Morrison and Brandon1:01:14 A Last Difficult Scene1:06:18 Not All Warrior Culture, A Nurturer of Life1:07:49 Outro---Watch Chief of War on Apple TV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/chief-of...Dive deeper into more episodes of Hu‘e Kaona: Chief of War Talk Story Sessions at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLike and subscribe: youtube.com/kanaeokana?sub_confirmati...---Find learning resources and links at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLearn more about the Hawai‘i Film Alliance: hawaiifilmalliance.org
Chief of War: The Day of Spilled Brains | Talk Story Ep. 7 Kanaeokana 2025-09-06 | Pa‘a Sibbett sits down with Kaleikoa Kā‘eo to discuss Episode 7: The Day of Spilled Brains. Their conversation explores the actions of Captain Metcalfe, touches on the events at Olowalu, and examines the far-reaching costs and consequences of colonialism. Together, they reflect on the human and environmental toll of greed, and how the pursuit of wealth in ways that are not pono continues to disrupt ʻāina, ea, and community. These impacts are not just historical—they continue to shape our world today.---0:00 Intro0:48 Welina1:25 Talking Episode 73:45 Introducing Captain Simon Metcalfe7:11 Research Around Metcalfe and Strong Arming10:23 Differences in Worldviews12:31 Navigating Complexity13:27 Staying on a Culturally Appropriate Path16:24 Not Just Making a Pacific Movie, Making it in a Pacific Way18:33 How Can We Lead This Production with Culture?21:16 Polynesian Ancestors Present22:14 Do More in Hawai‘i23:10 What do we do about the Metcalfes of Today?24:47 Hollywood's Reputation25:52 What was Metcalfe's Motivations?26:56 Olowalu and Violence Upon Native Peoples31:45 A Tough Scene to Write and Shoot33:10 John Young 34:10 Whose Fault Is It?35:17 This is Us Today36:42 Metcalfe's Motives37:53 The Crimes Committed38:57 Tension, Power Structures, Humanity40:22 How Does This Relate to Today?---Watch Chief of War on Apple TV+: tv.apple.com/us/show/chief-of-war/umc.cmc.6ag0zq020ielwv7m83v8r4dkwDive deeper into more episodes of Hu‘e Kaona: Chief of War Talk Story Sessions at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLike and subscribe: youtube.com/kanaeokana?sub_confirmation=1---Find learning resources and links at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLearn more about the Hawai‘i Film Alliance: hawaiifilmalliance.org
Hawaiian organizations unify in saying, Do not negotiate away our future, Governor Green. Kanaeokana 2025-09-03 | Today, 37 Native Hawaiian organizations stood together at ʻIolani Palace to deliver a historic joint statement on the expiration of U.S. military land leases in Hawaiʻi and to encourage other organizations to join in a unified call for Governor Josh Green and the State of Hawaiʻi to: 1) Provide Native Hawaiian community representation in all lease negotiations2) Pursue cleanup and the return of lands to Native Hawaiian stewardship 3) Ensure accountability, restitution, and compliance with state and federal law4) Uphold transparency and the principle of free, prior, and informed consentThese lands are Hawaiian national lands, entrusted for the benefit of present and future generations. We urge Governor Green and state leaders: Do not bypass the people. Do not negotiate away our future.---Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘OhanaMālama MākuaNā Kiaʻi o PōhakuloaKoʻolauloa Waialua AllianceRoyal Order of Kamehameha I, Hawai‘i Chapter 1Hawaiʻi Council of the Association of Hawaiian Civic ClubsKo'olauloa Hawaiian Civic ClubAina Aloha Economic FuturesHULIHui Aloha ʻĀinaAina MomonaHui Iwi KuamoʻoHawai'i Peace and JusticeHuliauapaʻaLālākea FoundationʻAha Kāne FoundationHui o Kuapā - MolokaʻiNā 'Aikāne o Maui, Inc.ʻĪlioʻulaokalani CoalitionLa Hoihoi Ea HonoluluI Ola WailuanuiHoʻiwai FundPā Kākau Uhi HawaiʻiHōʻā, LLCKūmano i ke AlaNohopapa HawaiʻiHawaiʻi Investment ReadyKanaeokanaHau‘opo a KūlaʻiākeaKākalaioaKa Poholima KāʻeoLau ʻAle Lehua o AlakokoHale Mua - KoʻolauloaKūpaʻa KuilimaLāHui FoundationDefend Oʻahu CoalitionKeep Hawaiʻi PonoKeep the Country CountryNā Kāne ‘AwalaniMore to come...#aupunipalapala #alohaaina #hawaii
Chief of War: The Splintered Paddle | Talk Story Ep. 6 Kanaeokana 2025-08-30 | Pa‘a Sibbett sits down with Dr. Kēhaunani Abad to discuss Episode 6: The Splintered Paddle. Their talk story explores the chief’s kuleana to ensure abundance for the community, the guiding principles of peace and mercy, and how kānāwai like Māmalahoe and Kolowalu continue to shape the way our communities live and care for one another today.---0:00 Intro0:54 Welina1:39 Keōuakū‘ahu‘ula, Ali‘i Ensuring Abundance3:46 Itʻs Not Just Food4:28 Makahiki, Redistribution, Season of Lono and Kū6:04 Creating Consequences in Story7:20 A Slap in the Face8:05 Reactions to the Burning of the Mahi‘ole, Kānekapōlei12:19 Keōuakū‘ahu‘ula's Logic in this Story13:53 Representing the Culminations Since Umi15:54 Kīwala‘ō17:15 Kamehameha, Ka'iana, Kekupuohi's Position20:25 Picturing Kekupuohi and Ka‘iana's Transformation23:40 The Thought Process of Keōuakūahu‘ula in This Story24:37 Russians, Americans, British25:48 Keaweikekahiali‘iokamoku27:08 Different Senses of Kamehameha28:27 Keōuakūahu‘ula as a Preservationist in this Story, Specific Dialects32:27 Thoughts Around Setting Up Tension between Kahekili and Kalanikūpule36:27 Why does Kehekili Think He's the One in this Story?39:43 Relationship between Kahekili and Kamehameha41:30 Māmalahoe, Law of the Splintered Paddle, Kuali‘i and Ni‘auipi‘o Kolowalu47:50 Show Don't Tell in Film, Kaina Makua's Anchored Ad Libs, Mahi‘ai54:11 The Need to Retain Family Ties55:53 Issuing Kānāwai to Stop Bloodshed, Kahekili, Alapa‘i, Kalanikupule, Kamehameha1:00:55 Creative Choices to Introduce Hawai‘i to the World1:08:57 The World That Builds Our Characters1:11:49 Being a Part of the Progress the Lāhui is Making, Hawaiian Pride1:14:57 Outro---Watch Chief of War on Apple TV+: tv.apple.com/us/show/chief-of-war/umc.cmc.6ag0zq020ielwv7m83v8r4dkwDive deeper into more episodes of Hu‘e Kaona: Chief of War Talk Story Sessions at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLike and subscribe: youtube.com/kanaeokana?sub_confirmation=1---Find learning resources and links at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLearn more about the Hawai‘i Film Alliance: hawaiifilmalliance.org
Chief of War: The Race of the Gods | Talk Story Ep. 5 Kanaeokana 2025-08-23 | Pa‘a Sibbett sits down with guests Pohaku Stone, Anne Stone, and Dr. Kēhaunani Abad to discuss Episode 5: The Race of the Gods. Their talk story grounds us in the values and practices that build ‘ohana and kaiāulu, highlights the political power and mana of Hawaiian women like Ka‘ahumanu and Kānekapōlei, and carries us along ancestral tracks from Hāloa to hōlua that continue to shape who we are today.---0:00 Intro0:52 Welina1:56 I Maika‘i ke Kalo i ka ‘Oha6:07 Looking at Today6:58 Kamehameha the Mahi‘ai8:49 Kaina the Mahi‘ai11:17 Kamehameha the Caretaker11:40 Kekuhi Kanaka‘ole as Kanekapolei15:34 Oli and Mele in Everyday Moments17:32 Kānaka being asked to play Kānaka21:49 Ka‘ahumanu's Arc25:51 Chiefesses and Purposeful Connecting of Ali‘i Lines29:04 Hawaiian Women and Political Power29:41 Bringing Universal Stories Together For Understanding31:32 Waine‘e, Winee, Wahine35:55 The Nature of Hawaiians Wanting to Explore39:56 Reviving Hōlua47:20 Massiveness, Maintenance, Resources and Sophistication49:32 Challenging Pele51:13 Locating and Restoring Hōlua56:46 Mahalos1:00:19 Outro---Watch Chief of War on Apple TV+: tv.apple.com/us/show/chief-of-war/umc.cmc.6ag0zq020ielwv7m83v8r4dkwDive deeper into more episodes of Hu‘e Kaona: Chief of War Talk Story Sessions at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLike and subscribe: youtube.com/kanaeokana?sub_confirmation=1---Find learning resources and links at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLearn more about the Hawai‘i Film Alliance: hawaiifilmalliance.org
Chief of War: City of Flowers Part 2 | Talk Story Ep.4 Kanaeokana 2025-08-18 | Pa‘a Sibbett — Executive Producer, Head Writer, and Co-Creator of the Apple TV+ series Chief of War — sits down with guests Kaleikoa Kā‘eo, Kaina Makua, and Dr. Kalehua Krug to discuss Episode 4: City of Flowers, Part 2. This talk story explores the deep connections between people across Moananuiākea, the multiple dimensions of ali‘i beyond war, the importance of telling our own stories, and the role of mentors and role models in inspiring the next generations of ‘Ōiwi mo‘olelo makers.---0:00 Intro0:47 Welina1:25 Aloha Kaleikoa Kā‘eo2:03 Leading With Culture, The Move to Aotearoa3:48 Kahekili of Maui, Protector, Strategist6:52 Temuera Morrison, Ancestral Lines, Training10:40 Building Capacity in Mo‘olelo12:05 Cliff Curtis, Modeling 16:39 Coming Natural, Jason Momoa's Knowledge18:29 Film as the Next Great Avenue for ‘Ōiwi20:30 We Can't Expect Others To Tell Our Story23:08 Pacific Peoples Coming Together26:30 Grounding The Show in Reality27:51 The Death of Kalani‘ōpu‘u29:48 Kamehameha and the Naha Stone39:46 Faith in the Teachings of Ancestors, Wānana42:35 Cliff Curtis Rallys the Troops45:36 Teeth, Mana, Mourning47:26 "Dad, why did you make Cliff a bad guy?"48:55 Kānaka Fully Participating in the Production51:52 Mahalo For Being Here---Watch Chief of War on Apple TV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/chief-of...Dive deeper into more episodes of Hu‘e Kaona: Chief of War Talk Story Sessions at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLike and subscribe: youtube.com/kanaeokana?sub_confirmati...---Find learning resources and links at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLearn more about the Hawai‘i Film Alliance: hawaiifilmalliance.org
Chief of War: City of Flowers | Talk Story Ep. 3 Kanaeokana 2025-08-11 | Pa‘a Sibbett—Executive Producer, Head Writer, and Co-Creator of the Apple TV+ series Chief of War—sits down with guests Kaina Makua and Dr. Kalehua Krug to talk about Episode 3: City of Flowers. This talk story explores aliʻi and themes of leadership tied to Kamehameha, Kalaniʻōpuʻu, Kīwalaʻō, and Keōuakū‘ahu‘ula; the presence, influence, and power of Kūkāʻilimoku; and relationships involving aikāne, ho‘āo, and ho‘omaukeiki.---0:00 Intro0:53 Welina1:22 Kamehameha, Kaina, Discovery, More Than War12:12 Kalani‘ōpu‘u, Kūka‘ilimoku, Governance14:56 Keōuakū‘ahu‘ula, Kīwala‘ō21:49 Captain Cook, Lono, Kū27:19 What Happens After Cook Dies, Akua, Iwi32:40 Kamehameha, Kekūhaupi‘o, Journals, and Accounts38:54 Showing Distinct Differences42:19 Underwater Scene, Hō‘ailona, Ānuenue, Pi‘o47:31 Ka‘ahumanu, Crunching Timelines52:28 Traditional Hawaiian Relationships55:30 Hō‘ao (Not a Wedding Ceremony)1:02:38 Waine‘e (Wahine) the Real Person, The Bull1:05:40 Aikāne, Aloha, Advisors, Deep Beloved Friendships, Loyalty, Support Systems1:13:08 Outro---Watch Chief of War on Apple TV+: tv.apple.com/us/show/chief-of-war/umc.cmc.6ag0zq020ielwv7m83v8r4dkwDive deeper into more episodes of Hu‘e Kaona: Chief of War Talk Story Sessions at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLike and subscribe: youtube.com/kanaeokana?sub_confirmation=1---Find learning resources and links at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLearn more about the Hawai‘i Film Alliance: hawaiifilmalliance.org
Chief of War on Pacific & Indigenous Connections w/ Temuera Morrison, Cliff Curtis & Paʻakai Sibbett Kanaeokana 2025-08-08 | Before the World Premiere event of Chief of War, Kanaeokana was asked to sit down with some of the folks behind the making of the Apple TV+ show.In this clip, former Hawaiian immersion student, Leimaile Barrett, references the migration of Polynesian people, where Tahitians sailed to and settled in Hawaiʻi and then some hundreds of years (give or take) later, Hawaiians sailed to Aotearoa and settled there. So just as Tahiti is a makua or parent to Hawaiʻi, so is Hawaiʻi a makua to Aotearoa. With that, we asked Temuera Morrison (Kahekili) and Cliff Curtis (Keoua) what it was like for them, as Māori, to be in that “keiki role” helping their makua remember who we, as Kanaka Maoli, are. We then asked lead writer and co-director, Paʻakai Sibbett, what he hopes Pacific peoples, indigenous peoples and native peoples around the world will take away from this show. More interviews with the cast of Chief of War coming soon. For a deep dive into the making of the series, check out kanaeokana.net/chiefofwar#chiefofwar #pasifika #polynesia #aupunipalapala
Chief of War: The Chief of War | Talk Story Ep. 1 Kanaeokana 2025-08-04 | Pa‘a Sibbett, Executive Producer, Head Writer and Co-Creator of Apple TV+ show Chief of War sits down and talks about Episode 1: The Chief of War, the Hawaiian Kingdom, the ocean that connects us, and bringing the best of our ancestors forward with guest Brian Keaulana.---0:00 Intro0:46 Welina1:36 Building This Show, Maunakea, Connected by Water6:40 A Unique Production In and For Hawai‘i11:02 A Production Led By Culture18:21 Wa'a Blessing, Lashing, Sailing22:02 Hand-carved Ki‘i, Lionel Grant, Andre Perez, Ko‘ihonua24:38 Water Safety and Wa'a Training for Actors, Gather Your Ancestors, One Nation33:33 Changing Hollywood36:26 Transition to Aotearoa, Cultural Protocols, Ceremony43:12 Kānaka Kids Growing Up Seeing Themselves on TV44:55 Shooting Episode 1 in Hawai‘i, Riding Sharks, Manō, ‘Aumākua51:04 Introducing Audiences to a World They May Not Have Seen52:38 Costumes Coming to Life, Edith Kanaka‘ole Foundation55:09 Real Weapons, Real Capes, Umi Kai, Kapa, Waʻa, Kākau58:29 Women Warriors1:00:53 Casting a Wide Casting Net Locally1:04:50 One Nation---Watch Chief of War on Apple TV+: tv.apple.com/us/show/chief-of-war/umc.cmc.6ag0zq020ielwv7m83v8r4dkwDive deeper into more episodes of Hu‘e Kaona: Chief of War Talk Story Sessions at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLike and subscribe: youtube.com/kanaeokana?sub_confirmation=1---Find learning resources and links at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLearn more about the Hawai‘i Film Alliance: hawaiifilmalliance.org
Chief of War: Changing Tides | Talk Story Ep. 2 Kanaeokana 2025-08-04 | Pa‘a Sibbett, Executive Producer, Head Writer and Co-Creator of Apple TV+ show Chief of War sits down and talks about Episode 2: Changing Tides, ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i, ‘ike Hawai‘i, and national consciousness, with guests Keawe Goodhue and Kaho‘okahi Kanuha of Awaiaulu.---0:00 Intro0:40 Welina1:04 World Building Through ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i6:53 Jasonʻs Language Coach, Meeting on Maunakea16:06 Hollywood19:03 ‘Ōlelo, Actors, Script Supervisors, Directors, and More25:33 Did Language Calm Jason? ‘Ōlelo Across All Departments34:25 Awaiaulu, ‘Ōlelo, Mo‘olelo39:40 It's Not As Simple As Just Going Outside and Opening Your Eyes, Imagination42:11 Translation, Research, Input, Collaboration42:45 Digging Deeper Into Who We Are, Reconnection, Collective Memory46:13 A Team of Researchers and Cultural Practitioners52:47 Descendants and Ancestors On Screen, Aquaman56:44 Ka‘ahumanu's Storyline, Lucianeʻs Preparation and Dedication, Increasing Access1:09:49 I Just Hope Kū Doesn't Visit You In Your Sleep1:15:37 When Decisions Made are Contrary to the History1:17:!3 Ka‘iana Willingly Went On The Ship1:19:25 Don't Let This Be The First Book You Read1:24:06 Difficult At First to Understand, Entertainment, Learning1:29:57 Cultural Advisors Over All Major Departments, Inspiring Future Storytellers1:38:00 Increasing Interest, Exposing People to Different Parts of Our Culture1:42:20 A Pono Path, Maunakea1:47:17 The Fight To Get It Into ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, One More Thing---Watch Chief of War on Apple TV+: tv.apple.com/us/show/chief-of-war/umc.cmc.6ag0zq020ielwv7m83v8r4dkwDive deeper into more episodes of Hu‘e Kaona: Chief of War Talk Story Sessions at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwar.Like and subscribe: youtube.com/kanaeokana?sub_confirmation=1Learn more about how Awaiaulu is building resources and building people: awaiaulu.org---Find learning resources and links at kanaeokana.net/chiefofwarLearn more about the Hawai‘i Film Alliance: hawaiifilmalliance.org
Ka Tuitui Malamalama - Season 2 | Episode. 5: Ea & Olelo Kanaeokana 2025-05-14 | Mahele 5Guests share their thoughts on Ea & Olelo.Ea - sovereignty, life, air, to rise, to smell.Olelo - Hawaiian language, Niihau language, to speak.General OverviewWe move into Season 2 of Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcast series presented by Kawaihuelani, Department of Hawaiian Language at Hawai‘inuiākea, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) and Kanaeokana, the network of kula Hawai‘i. Ka Tuitui Malamalama is focused on capturing the range of human experiences as expressed through the eyes and language of the people of Niihau. Season 2 podcasts are led and hosted by four younger generation Niihau kanaka. Our collective hosts are Ekolu Kelley, Kuulei Akeo, Malaki and Kalao Kanahele. These folks have since relocated to Kauai for the opportunities it presents and are afforded opportunities to return to Niihau for extended visits. Subscribers to the podcast will enjoy their authentic banter ridden conversations in olelo Niihau and are encouraged to glean insights into language use, communication dynamics, and cultural knowledge of poe Niihau.The content of the Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcast series can be used by educators and other professionals as a way to learn and understand the lifestyle, culture, and knowledge systems of poe olelo Niihau. Spelling conventions for all textual elements of Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcasts follow olelo Niihau traditions. Series 2Season 2 of Ka Tuitui Malamalama brings together four opio Niihau into a space to share their stories and experiences in a series of five episodes. These range of human experiences are discussed in these episodes that touch upon Niihau perspectives as it relates to aina, water, ea and learning to grow food at home.
Ka Tuitui Malamalama - Season 2 | Episode. 4: Wai Kanaeokana 2025-04-30 | Mahele 4: Aina NiihauGuests share stories of their experiences with collecting water on Niihau.General OverviewWe move into Season 2 of Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcast series presented by Kawaihuelani, Department of Hawaiian Language at Hawai’inuiākea, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) and Kanaeokana, the network of kula Hawai’i. Ka Tuitui Malamalama is focused on capturing the range of human experiences as expressed through the eyes and language of the people of Niihau. Season 2 podcasts are led and hosted by four younger generation Niihau kanaka. Our collective hosts are Ekolu Kelley, Kuulei Akeo, Malaki and Kalao Kanahele. These folks have since relocated to Kauai for the opportunities it presents and are afforded opportunities to return to Niihau for extended visits. Subscribers to the podcast will enjoy their authentic banter ridden conversations in olelo Niihau and are encouraged to glean insights into language use, communication dynamics, and cultural knowledge of poe Niihau.The content of the Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcast series can be used by educators and other professionals as a way to learn and understand the lifestyle, culture, and knowledge systems of poe olelo Niihau. Spelling conventions for all textual elements of Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcasts follow olelo Niihau traditions. Series 2Season 2 of Ka Tuitui Malamalama brings together four opio Niihau into a space to share their stories and experiences in a series of five episodes. These range of human experiences are discussed in these episodes that touch upon Niihau perspectives as it relates to aina, water, ea and learning to grow food at home.
2025 Merrie Monach Royal Parade Kanaeokana 2025-04-26 | E nānā mai i ka Paikau Mele Manaka 2025! Watch the 2025 Merrie Monarch Royal Parade! Mahalo nui i kā mākou mau waha ʻōlelo, Kawehi Hayes a me Kaimana Barcarse.
Papamū: The World on a Kōnane Board Kanaeokana 2025-04-07 | John Kaohelaulii, kōnane practitioner for many years out of Kaua‘i, sees not only a game, but a metaphor for Hawaiian life, on the kōnane board. He says, "To me, the papamū (kōnane board) was a reflection of the ‘ahupua‘a. Because typically the black ‘ili‘ili was rock, pōhaku. The white ‘ili‘ili was coral. So representing the ocean resources and the mauka resources."Kimo Chun, projector manager for Kamehameha Schools, was one of the tournament organizers who saw the community engaging in the game of kōnane, and stepped in to offer support for a new tournament tied in with Kanaeokana's ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i revitalization efforts. He said, "It's a great opportunity for our families to come out, our students to come out to learn about kōnane, and then actually to then showcase their skills." The 1st Kōnane Tournament Invitational was held at Kukui Grove Center in Kaua‘i, as part of the 2025 Ola Ka ‘Ī events.Kōnane is a traditional game played in Hawai‘i by our kūpuna for centuries. The basic rules are simple: you jump your ‘ili‘ili over your opponent's and into an open hole. You can move forward. You can move backward. You can go right to left, left to right. You cannot go diagonal and you cannot just move. You have to jump over your opponent. The objective of this game is to make the last move. Not who acquires the most pieces. Whoever makes the last move. The 16 person tournament was a big success, with the winner at the end of the day being middle schooler Lauro Hakaumotu from Chiefess Kamakahelei School. Although he only started playing a month before the tournament, he seems to be a natural at the game and was able to win all 4 rounds.Kimo Chun continued by highlighting the other arenas where kōnane cultural practice can be relevant, saying, "We're trying to build a kōnane mindset for our lāhui. We start diving deeper into the deeper meanings of what kōnane can offer us in terms of mo'olelo, in terms of strategy, in terms of governance and so forth."Uncle John laments that most Hawaiians today don't know how to play kōnane. However, he is determined to continue sharing the game in hopes more people will grow to love it. He sees our uniquely Hawaiian worldview encoded in the gameplay itself: "It's a Hawaiian way of thinking. A good example is when you look at checkers and kōnane. Checkers is a very aggressive game. It's about consuming your opponent's pieces as fast as you can. Kōnane is the opposite. You have consumption in kōnane, but you have to manage that consumption for long term sustainability.""What you're doing on the papamū is resource management. It's not this side versus that side. It's all communal. It's the Hawaiian way of doing things. Weʻre all in the same island together. And if we don't work with each other and manage our resources, we're going to be in big trouble." Seeing the papamū as the ‘ahupua‘a, and as the island we live on, can give us a deeper appreciation for not only the game of kōnane but for how our kūpuna saw the world and their place in it.
ʻAuhea ʻOukou E Nā Kumu: A Call Out For Teachers Kanaeokana 2025-01-29 | Kumu are the foundation of our lāhui.But there aren’t enough to create the future we dream of for our keiki.With a strong canopy of kumu, we can expand the ea and ola of our lāhui.Join the movement, become a kumu, and help to grow a rich aloha ʻāina ecosystem for generations to come.
Ka Tuitui Malamalama - Season 2 | Episode. 3: Aina Niihau Kanaeokana 2024-12-04 | Mahele 3: Aina NiihauGuests share stories of their personal experiences having grown up and raised on the island of Niihau.General OverviewWe move into Season 2 of Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcast series presented by Kawaihuelani, Department of Hawaiian Language at Hawai’inuiākea, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) and Kanaeokana, the network of kula Hawai’i. Ka Tuitui Malamalama is focused on capturing the range of human experiences as expressed through the eyes and language of the people of Niihau. Season 2 podcasts are led and hosted by four younger generation Niihau kanaka. Our collective hosts are Ekolu Kelley, Kuulei Akeo, Malaki and Kalao Kanahele. These folks have since relocated to Kauai for the opportunities it presents and are afforded opportunities to return to Niihau for extended visits. Subscribers to the podcast will enjoy their authentic banter ridden conversations in olelo Niihau and are encouraged to glean insights into language use, communication dynamics, and cultural knowledge of poe Niihau.The content of the Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcast series can be used by educators and other professionals as a way to learn and understand the lifestyle, culture, and knowledge systems of poe olelo Niihau. Spelling conventions for all textual elements of Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcasts follow olelo Niihau traditions. Series 2Season 2 of Ka Tuitui Malamalama brings together four opio Niihau into a space to share their stories and experiences in a series of five episodes. These range of human experiences are discussed in these episodes that touch upon Niihau perspectives as it relates to aina, water, ea and learning to grow food at home.
Ka Tuitui Malamalama - Season 2 | Episode 2: Hooulu Meaai Kanaeokana 2024-11-20 | Mahele 2: Hooulu MeaaiGuests share stories of their experience growing their own food in their aquaponics system as participants in the Hooulu Meaai program in collaboration with Iwikua, foods they ate, fishing and their favorite church hymn. General OverviewWe move into Season Two of Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcast series presented by Kawaihuelani, Department of Hawaiian Language at Hawai’inuiākea, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) and Kanaeokana, the network of kula Hawai’i. Ka Tuitui Malamalama is focused on capturing the range of human experiences as expressed through the eyes and language of the people of Niihau. Season Two podcasts are led and hosted by four younger generation Niihau kanaka. Our collective hosts are Ekolu Kelley, Kuulei Akeo, Malaki and Kalao Kanahele. These folks have since relocated to Kauai for the opportunities it presents and are afforded opportunities to return to Niihau for extended visits. Subscribers to the podcast will enjoy their authentic banter ridden conversations in olelo Niihau and are encouraged to glean insights into language use, communication dynamics, and cultural knowledge of poe Niihau.The content of the Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcast series can be used by educators and other professionals as a way to learn and understand the lifestyle, culture, and knowledge systems of poe olelo Niihau. Spelling conventions for all textual elements of Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcasts follow olelo Niihau traditions. Series 2Season Two of Ka Tuitui Malamalama brings together four opio Niihau into a space to share their stories and experiences in a series of five episodes. These range of human experiences are discussed in these episodes that touch upon Niihau perspectives as it relates to aina, water, ea and learning to grow food at home.
Ka Tuitui Malamalama - Season 2 | Episode 1: Hoolauna Kanaeokana 2024-11-06 | Mahele 1: HoolaunaMeet our four hosts who are also guests Lucky Kanahele, Kuulei Akeo, Ekolu Kelley and Kalao Kalao Kanahele as they introduce and share some insights of themselves and how they received their names. E ola ka inoa o ka ohana!General OverviewWe move into Season Two of Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcast series presented by Kawaihuelani, Department of Hawaiian Language at Hawai’inuiākea, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) and Kanaeokana, the network of kula Hawai’i. Ka Tuitui Malamalama is focused on capturing the range of human experiences as expressed through the eyes and language of the people of Niihau. Season Two podcasts are led and hosted by four younger generation Niihau kanaka. Our collective hosts are Ekolu Kelley, Kuulei Akeo, Malaki and Kalao Kanahele. These folks have since relocated to Kauai for the opportunities it presents and are afforded opportunities to return to Niihau for extended visits. Subscribers to the podcast will enjoy their authentic banter ridden conversations in olelo Niihau and are encouraged to glean insights into language use, communication dynamics, and cultural knowledge of poe Niihau.The content of the Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcast series can be used by educators and other professionals as a way to learn and understand the lifestyle, culture, and knowledge systems of poe olelo Niihau. Spelling conventions for all textual elements of Ka Tuitui Malamalama podcasts follow olelo Niihau traditions. Series 2Season Two of Ka Tuitui Malamalama brings together four opio Niihau into a space to share their stories and experiences in a series of five episodes. These range of human experiences are discussed in these episodes that touch upon Niihau perspectives as it relates to aina, water, ea and learning to grow food at home.
ʻĀina Back: Military Leases & Demilitarizing Hawaiʻi Kanaeokana 2024-10-04 | Listen to Native Hawaiian practitioners, community organizers, and scholars on the social and environmental impacts of U.S. military presence in Hawaiʻi and perspectives on the pending expiration of multiple 65-year leases on thousands of acres of so-called “ceded” lands of the Hawaiian Kingdom.Originally recorded at the 2024 CNHA Conference on 9/17/24 from Hawai‘i Island: facebook.com/share/v/xP5NPxK8r4JXd6AXModerated by Dr. Kēhaunani AbadPanelists: Kyle Kajihiro, Camille Kalama, Shelley Muneoka, Andre Perez
Ka Malu ʻUlu o Lele: The Shaded Breadfruit Grove of Lele Kanaeokana 2024-08-11 | Nearly 150 fifth grade haumāna from Kamehameha School Kapālama share their live stage production, “Ka Malu ʻUlu o Lele: The Shaded Breadfruit Grove of Lele,” with the Maui community. This one-of-a-kind show explores Lahaina’s rich history and serves as a tribute to the resilience of the community. “Ka Malu ʻUlu o Lele” takes our young performers and audience on an educational journey through the captivating history of Lahaina, Maui. From mighty mōʻī to aloha ‘āina champions, Lahaina’s legacy is filled with fascinating stories shared in this production.
Lahaina Futures | Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea - Thomas Square Kanaeokana 2024-08-01 | Hear from Kekai Keahi, Pāʻele Kiakona, Kaipo Kekona, and Keʻeaumoku Kapu as they discuss Lahaina’s progress in recovery efforts after the fires. In this panel, they share key obstacles and achievements, highlight how they’ve overcome challenges, offer calls to action for the broader community, and cast a vision for Lahaina’s future. Watch "Lahaina Futures" from the Kūkākūkā Tent at Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea - Thomas Square. Organized by Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea Honolulu & Hui Aloha Aina o Honolulu. Supported by Hawaiʻi People's Fund & Kanaeokana. #lahainastrong #mauistrong #mauihawaii #lahoihoiea #lahoihoiea2024
2024 Merrie Monarch Royal Parade Kanaeokana 2024-04-06 | E nānā mai i ka Paikau Mele Manaka 2024! Watch the Merrie Monarch Royal Parade! Mahalo nui i kā mākou mau waha ʻōlelo, ʻo Ilihia Gionson a me Sue Lee Loy.
Dr. Keanu Sai: Update on the Status of Hawaiʻi under International Law Accountability for War Crimes Kanaeokana 2024-04-01 | Dr. Keanu Sai - March 6, 2024, Maui County Council
Kapu Ola | 22nd Annual Native Hawaiian Convention Kanaeokana 2023-11-27 | A presentation on invoking our kapu and kuanaʻike Hawaiʻi as we restore mana and revive our health and well-being.Presented by Keola Chan, Momi Awo, Michele Navarro Ishiki, Makalauna Feliciano, and Kaleo Puana.This presentation comes from day one of "Kākoʻo Maui" the 22nd Annual Native Hawaiian Convention. Organized and presented by Kanaeokana and sponsored by KS Kaiāulu.
Ola Loa Ka Lāhui | 22nd Annual Native Hawaiian Convention Kanaeokana 2023-11-27 | Reflect on well-being, explore cultural resilience, and strengthen our resolve as kanaka to thrive in our homeland for generations to come.Presented by Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier and Anu Getgen.This presentation comes from day one of "Kākoʻo Maui" the 22nd Annual Native Hawaiian Convention. Organized and presented by Kanaeokana and sponsored by KS Kaiāulu.
Ulu aʻe, Ola loa | 22nd Annual Native Hawaiian Convention Kanaeokana 2023-11-23 | Drawing from the best of traditional and modern reforestry and agroforestry approaches for the well-being of ʻāina and kānaka.Kaipo Kekona, Hōkūao Pellegrino, Koa Hewahewa, Noa Kekuewa Lincoln, Ben Nyberg, and Arthur Medeiros, moderated by Neil Hannahs.This presentation comes from day one of "Kākoʻo Maui" the 22nd Annual Native Hawaiian Convention. Organized and presented by Kanaeokana and sponsored by KS Kaiāulu.
