These huaka'i will be presented on Friday, March 28 at different
times. The exact schedule will be provided at the Convention. These
descriptions are provided just as an overview of what will be covered
at each site.
He'eia Loko I'a
– He'eia, Oahu
Presented by Paepae o He'eia, a private non-profit organization
dedicated to caring for He'eia Fishpond – an ancient Hawaiian fishpond
located in He'eia, Ko'olaupoko, O'ahu. The Native Hawaiian fish
pond represents traditional values and concepts and focuses on a
foundation of cultural sustainability. He'eia Fishpond is a unique
natural resource that was constructed over 600 years ago by the
residents of the He'eia ahupua'a as stocking ponds to raise fish
and provide for easy access to an abundant food source during the
winter months when deep-sea fishing was dangerous. Participants
will experience this unique location through projects aimed at sharing
ways our Hawaiian ancestors cared for this special place and to
share of the storied landscape surrounding the fishpond in mo'olelo
about the He'eia ahupua'a.
Difficulty: Moderate
Hana Lo'i at
the Women’s Community Correctional Center – Kailua, O’ahu
A presentation of WCC’s Native Hawaiian Student Association, participants
will experience first-hand what happens when Native Hawaiian cultural
values and hard work lends to the rehabilitation of women inmates,
many of whom are Native Hawaiian. Through Native Hawaiian techniques
of clearing, planting, and maintaining a terraced lo’i kalo, the
women’s correctional facility serves as an inspirational microcosm
of how Native Hawaiian cultural practices can transform a com¬munity
physically, mentally, and spiritually. As presenter Winston Kong
cites, “This is our attempt at prison reform from the inside out.
When the change is internal, it’s a change that lasts forever.”
Difficulty: Easy
Likeke Trail
Huaka’i – Kane'ohe, O'ahu
A presentation of the Ko'olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club, visitors
on this journey will enjoy lush vegetation, revel at the dancing
waters of Hi'ilaniwai Falls, and witness views of the famous Nu'uanu
Pali from a different perspective, as well as the breathtaking panaroma
of Kane'ohe Bay. The group will also visit a sacred heiau and chief’s
residence to pay respects to our ali'i. This is a fairly easy to
moderate hike and walk, and takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
We will be crossing a small stream and some areas may be muddy.
Bug spray and hat optional.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Na Pohaku o Hauwahine/Queen
Lili'uokalani Retreat – Maunawili, O'ahu
A presentation of 'Ahahui Malama I Ka Lokahi, who supports efforts
to perpetuate the knowledge of cultural practices especially when
it involves the conservation and restoration of wahi pana and native
eco-systems. Participants will explore Na Pohaku o Hauwahine, the
land of the mo'o goddess, to explore the native dryland forest and
wetland bird habitat restoration projects. The huaka'i travels on
as, participants will enjoy the beauty and the serenity of one of
Queen Lili'uokalani’s favorite places including stories of her famous
endeavors and escapades in Maunawili and a visit to the place that
inspired her most famous song, Aloha 'Oe.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Nänähoa:
A Hakipu'u Mo'olelo
Calvin Hoe, Liko Hoe, Hakipuÿu Learning Center Students
This huaka'i will be a demonstration of the use of wahi pana rooted
moÿolelo in a Hawaiian focused Charter school. Participants will
walk along the shore of Hakipu'u ahupuaÿa to an ideal vantage point
for viewing the Nānāhoa stone of Hakipu'u. Students of the Hakipu'u
Learning Center charter school will perform the story of Nänähoa
in a hula kiÿi format. (note the walk along the shore is a little
over one half mile)
Difficulty: Moderate
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