Ku Mai Ka Hula
Discovering culture through dance.
A Carver of Canoes
Using ancient navigation techniques as a guide, master woodworker Keola Sequeira breathes new life into the ancient art of canoe building right here on Maui.
Wayfinders
Polynesians navigate Earth's largest ocean by celestial bodies and seabirds, winds and ocean swells.
What Does a Hawaiian Look Like?
Through their portraits, handprints and signatures, Jordan Murph is helping native Hawaiians create an indelible legacy.
Social Structure: Hawaiian Hale
Indigenous architecture was shaped by—and helped to shape—life in early Hawai‘i. Descendants of the Islands’ first people are building on that foundation.
Hidden in the Names
Place names in Hawai‘i often carry rich cultural or historical meaning, but rarely is the origin story clear.
Pono
By reviving ancient Hawaiian practices, modern conservationists hope to save the forests and the seas of the future.
Carved in Stone
The life of Kālaipōhaku Hoaka Delos Reyes has been shaped by the medium he shapes.
Lessons from the Past
What can the ancient Hawaiians teach us about preserving today's resources for tomorrow?
Kaho‘olawe’s Legacy
Now that federal funds to restore "the Target Island" have dried up, Kaho‘olawe's caretakers are scrambling to maintain the work of healing this sacred place.
What is a Hawaiian Education?
We ask three maoli (native) educators to consider what it means to be an educated Hawaiian in the twenty-first century—and why it matters.
The Fisherman’s Net
From ancient times, Hawaiians have used this handwoven tool to gather an ocean harvest. For one Maui fisherman, it still holds a way of life and a sense of identity.
Healing Across Generations
Following the ancient practices of our ancestors has restored a missing piece—healing across generations.
Marked
More than skin deep, traditional tattoos link modern Hawaiians to their ancestors.
The Future of Kalo
If Hawaiian kalo (taro) is in danger, is genetic modification the answer?
Keeping Culture Afloat
Maui's winningest canoe club is borrowing lessons from the past to surge ahead.
Seeds across the Seas
A race of Polynesian seafarers managed to carry with them food for the rest of their lives in Hawai‘i.
The Weave of History
In the plaited leaves of the pandanus tree, a lauhala master passes along an ancient tradition.
A Healthy Sweat
Explore the sacred space of a Hawaiian sweat lodge.
Raising Mo‘okiha
Long ago, voyaging canoes brought humanity to these islands. A modern version will soon set sail, carrying that ancient culture into the future.
An Appetite for Culture + VIDEO
How Maui farmers are cultivating ancient wisdom to feed a population—and a hunger for culture.
Lono’s Season
Teya Penniman explores the cultural significance and modern practices of Makahiki season in Hawaii. Learn about this sacred celebration in honor of Lono.
Renaissance Man: Herb Kāne
Herb Kawainui Kāne has inspired a cultural rebirth.
The Heartbeat of Hula
In contrast to modern hula (which is typically accompanied by Western-derived stringed instruments, such as the slack-key guitar or ‘ukulele), ancient hula is purely percussive.
Where Tradition Holds Sway
John Ka‘imikaua's Legacy Lives on through Moloka‘i's Homage to Hula
Hawaiian Moon Calendar
In its wax and wane, Hawaiians of old found the secrets to sustainable living.
The Lure of Limu
The study of seaweed has enabled Hawaiian women—past and present—to sharpen their scientific eye, flavor bland meals, and exercise the art of metaphor.
Wrapped in Tradition
This story straddles centuries to look at authentic Hawaiian clothing prior to Western contact, and how three young Hawaiian entrepreneurs are incorporating ancient meanings, patterns, and knowledge into their contemporary apparel.
