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 handing...
“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...
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...
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 humility for a...
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 Aina! [gallery link="file"...
S-T-R-E-T-C-H!
An accident, exercise, and even the process of aging can be the cause for you to require the services of a Physical Therapist. Participating in our Employer Mentor Program, Jimson Ng, a Physical Therapist from Oahu gave our students a quick lesson on the benefits of...
Hukihuki! Heihei Kukini!
Using strategy to outwit your opponent. Strength to conquer the other team. Makahiki games have been played and enjoyed for hundreds of years. Through cultural lessons with La'au Lapa'au Kahuna Bula Logan, students learn, connect and participate in hands-on activities...
Learning in the Lo`i with Penny Levin
Penny Levin hosted our excursion to `E Kupaku Ka `Aina. Students learned about kalo (taro), the lo`i, prepping the lo`i for planting, planting the kalo and the whole ecosystem of the kalo. The students are becoming more knowledgeable about cultural sustainable...
Join us “Zipping for the Trees” on November 3!
Hui Malama is one of several local organizations chosen to participate in, and benefit from, the second annual "Zip for the Trees" Arbor Day event at Haleakala Zipline, sponsored by Skyline Eco-Adventures and Plant a Wish. We will be there, planting native trees, and...