Kino Lau
Hawaiian lore finds the spirit of the divine in the ordinary world.
Where Tradition Holds Sway
John Ka‘imikaua's Legacy Lives on through Moloka‘i's Homage to Hula
An Ancient Fishpond Resurfaces
Lānaʻi Waiaʻōpae fishpond once helped feed the island's people. Today it's feeding a hunger for culture.
Deep Wisdom
Discover how the restoration of Koieie Fishpond in North Kihei is helping to connect volunteers with ancient Hawaiian culture, legends and practices of old.
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.
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.
Sustaining Culture in Hāna
Hāna’s families teach acclaimed chefs about living off the land—and remind themselves what it means to be Hawaiian.
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.
Who Are Na Kupuna?
Like the rest of us, Hawaiian mature, age and die. And there the similarity ends.
Wayfinders
Polynesians navigate Earth's largest ocean by celestial bodies and seabirds, winds and ocean swells.
A Healthy Sweat
Explore the sacred space of a Hawaiian sweat lodge.
Lessons from the Past
What can the ancient Hawaiians teach us about preserving today's resources for tomorrow?
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.
Kapa: More to Learn
See all eleven kapa Pua Van Dorpe created to honor ancient Maui chiefs, and read their stories.
Keeping Culture Afloat
Maui's winningest canoe club is borrowing lessons from the past to surge ahead.
Olelo Hawaii
A revolution is happening in Island schools, as Hawaiian-immersion students find the keys to unlock their culture.
Hōkūle‘a Comes Home
After her three-year odyssey around the globe, Hōkūle‘a’s youngest crewmembers prepare to take the helm.
Kipahulu Kitchen
From the beginning, the idea was that “it would become an anchor for the whole community.”
Seeds across the Seas
A race of Polynesian seafarers managed to carry with them food for the rest of their lives in Hawai‘i.
Ku Mai Ka Hula
Discovering culture through dance.
The Heiau in the Garden
On Maui's remote eastern shore, a long-hidden archeological treasure recalls the majesty of an ancient kingdom.
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.
The Future of Kalo
If Hawaiian kalo (taro) is in danger, is genetic modification the answer?
Making it Maoli
What defines art as Hawaiian? The answer may lie as deep as one’s DNA.
Ripple Effect
In its twenty-five years, Po‘okela has influenced the community beyond Kaanapali Beach Hotel.
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.
