Hauoli Makahiki Hou

Hauoli Makahiki Hou

Happy New Year! As we begin our second semester, we remind our students and families of the commitment each one of us has made. Families in support of our students, Kumu and staff in support of our families, mentors in support of our kumu. With guidance, patience and...
Maka’aka Lo’i

Maka’aka Lo’i

More and more we see the commitment of Aunty Penny Levin. The amount of work that she has completed is overshadowed by the work that lies ahead. Hui Malama students have a dual role in her work. Our students get the benefits of learning the Hawaiian culture by working...
Push…Pull…Push…

Push…Pull…Push…

Stubborn stumps, brush and a lot of weeds were removed during our last visit at Aunty Penny’s. Clearing this piece of land will make way for Native Hawaiian plants that Hui Malama students will plant, maintain and hopefully be able to harvest and replant in...
Learning in the Lo`i with Penny Levin

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...