KIA'I On The Mainland

We joined other local protectors in the pacific northwest to hold signs and bring awareness to what's happening on the Big Island. However we had one difficulty, none of our children have ever been to Hawaii so we had to educate them first. After indulging their curiosity and answering questions they were excited to participate. They chanted, "Kū Kia'i Mauna" with so much sincerity because they understood that this is worth protecting.

WE ASKED THEM

A few days later we asked the Kamali'i what they thought about the experience. They wanted to do more and learn more about what was happening on the Mauna so we watched some videos about Pu'uhonua. When they witnessed Na Kupuna sitting with blankets courageously facing the opposition they wondered about their health and warmth.

Our children became the catalyst and asked if we could conduct fundraisers for the Kia'i at Pu'uhonua / Pu'uhuluhulu. We couldn't let them down so we organized a workshop-fundraiser called HULA & HAKA and invited people to participated.

NISQUALLY TRIBE SUPPORTED OUR VISION

We needed a space for the workshop and we were looking for a place that wouldn't charge us because our goal was to give 100% of the donations to Pu'uhonua. When we reached out to Nisqually's culture program they were very supportive and allowed us to use their Longhouse.

WHAT WE PLAN TO DO NEXT

The response was heart-warming and a lot of people couldn't make it that day, that's when we had an "Aha Moment." We can keep teaching this format and fundraising. All we need is a place and people who want to learn.

YOU CAN HELP

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