Responsibility to Culture

Responsibility to Culture

Hui Malama was able to show the public their commitment to preserving the culture at February’s First Friday event in Wailuku. Assisting mentors who play a key role in teaching all of us about the Hawaiian culture, students pounded poi, helped in selling and...
“Growing Food…Not Lawns”

“Growing Food…Not Lawns”

Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'” Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Medical Group answered that question by helping in our community garden. Weed mat was laid throughout the...
Appreciating Our Community

Appreciating Our Community

So much has happened for our students and staff during this past holiday season. New adventures and new lessons were learned with each of our mentors. Continuing to contribute to the community and appreciating the gifts that were afforded to us has humbled all of us...
Plumeria and Poi

Plumeria and Poi

Lei making and poi pounding: both actions require patience and the utmost care. Students get “natural” class time to learn about these cultural skills and how these skills help one’s thinking for a sound mind, nutritional needs for a sound body, and...
Malama Aina!

Malama Aina!

The instant reward of seeing part of our adopted highway cleaned was enough gratification for our students and staff who participated in our first (of many) cleanup days. Community service at its best. Malama...