Hawaiian Cosmos
How did Hawaiians use the stars?
Giving Voice to a Culture
For more than a millennium, Hawaii relied on was an oral culture. It’s not mere chance that the spoken word has regained its importance today.
Seeds across the Seas
A race of Polynesian seafarers managed to carry with them food for the rest of their lives in Hawai‘i.
Wayfinders
Polynesians navigate Earth's largest ocean by celestial bodies and seabirds, winds and ocean swells.
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.
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.
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.
To Know Lāna‘i Once Again
Kepā Maly is restoring authenticity to the stories of the island he loves.
Hōkūle‘a Comes Home
After her three-year odyssey around the globe, Hōkūle‘a’s youngest crewmembers prepare to take the helm.
Into the Source
Hawai'i's creation chant weaves together threads of ancient Hawaiian thought--heady science, deep spiritualism, and tantalizing innuendo.
Hale Pa’i
One hundred seventy-four years ago, Maui's first print shop published the first Hawaiian-language newspaper...and launched a small revolution.
Olowalu’s Gift
This West Maui valley witnessed some of the island's most turbulent history. Now it's helping to redeem the past.
Kipahulu Kitchen
From the beginning, the idea was that “it would become an anchor for the whole community.”
A Healthy Sweat
Explore the sacred space of a Hawaiian sweat lodge.
Aligned with the Ancestors
Lomilomi has the potential to "heal a person's path backwards and forwards," says Jeana Naluai, owner of Ho'omana Spa.
Written in Stone
A historic site yields clues to Maui’s ancient culture
Mapping the Human Story
When Elizabeth Lindsey was a child, Hawaiian elders foretold that she would embark on a journey to gather ancient wisdom that could guide future generations.
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.
The Rebirth of Makahiki
Maui and her sister islands are reviving one of the most important spiritual times of ancient Hawai‘i: Makahiki.
Lessons from the Past
What can the ancient Hawaiians teach us about preserving today's resources for tomorrow?
Making it Maoli
What defines art as Hawaiian? The answer may lie as deep as one’s DNA.
Powered by Poi
Kalo, a legendary plant, has deep roots in Hawaiian culture.
Ripple Effect
In its twenty-five years, Po‘okela has influenced the community beyond Kaanapali Beach Hotel.
Planted with Purpose
Discover how the nonprofit Maui Nui Botanical Gardens is planting the seeds of today and working to preserve Hawaiian culture for the future.
Where Tradition Holds Sway
John Ka‘imikaua's Legacy Lives on through Moloka‘i's Homage to Hula
Camp Maui
The island of Maui is known for rainbows, beaches, nature and much aloha. But during World War II, it had a very different vibe.
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