Free Hawai`i's Blog Posts Tagged 'Kaiopua' (86)

"Learning From Their Lessons - A Visit With Mary Ann Mills"

Can Hawai`i learn from what the native people of Alaska have been through? Alaskan native tribal judge Mary Ann Mills thinks so and we caught up with her while she was vacationing on Maui. What she revealed…

"Learning From Their Lessons - A Visit With Mary Ann Mills"

 

Can Hawai`i learn from what the native people of Alaska have been through?…

"Teaching Our Cultural Arts - A Visit With Marie McDonald

Throughout history, Hawaiian cultural arts have only been passed down orally to select students. And it's no different today at HOEA - the Hawaiian `Ohana For…

"Teaching Our Cultural Arts - A Visit With Marie McDonald

Throughout history, Hawaiian cultural arts have only been passed down orally to select students. And it's no different today at HOEA - the Hawaiian `Ohana For…

"Who Owns Hawai`i's Lands? - A Visit With Joyclynn Costa" 

When the US took Hawai`i over, what happened to Hawaiian Kingdom law? Did it just…

"Who Owns Hawai`i's Lands? - A Visit With Joyclynn Costa"

 

When the US took Hawai`i over, what happened to Hawaiian Kingdom law? Did it just…

"Traditional Hawaiian - A Visit With Keao NeSmith"

What happens when a language dies? Is the Hawaiian taught in schools really that different from Hawaiian spoken by native speakers? It took Keao writing a breakthrough…

"Traditional Hawaiian - A Visit With Keao NeSmith"

What happens when a language dies? Is the Hawaiian taught in schools really that different from Hawaiian spoken by native speakers? It took Keao writing a breakthrough Masters thesis to find out. In our visit, Keao separates fact from fiction, and…

"Back On The List - A Visit With Leon Siu"

For awhile, Hawai`i was right where it belonged - on a United Nations list of forcibly colonized nations. But in 1959 the US claimed Hawai`i was now the 50th state and Hawai`i was dropped from that list. After over half a century a move is now afoot to relist Hawai`i…

"Back On The List - A Visit With Leon Siu"

For awhile, Hawai`i was right where it belonged - on a United Nations list of forcibly colonized nations. But in 1959 the US claimed Hawai`i was now the 50th state and Hawai`i was dropped from that list. After over half a century a move is now afoot to relist…

"Dedicated To Hawaiians - A Visit With Anton Krucky"



When Anton Krucky told his mother he was thinking of switching careers, she questioned his plans reminding him he was already successful in the engineering field. But Anton had other desires which included helping improve the lives of his fellow Hawaiians. Today, heʻs not only CEO of a very successful bio-tech company dedicated…

"Dedicated To Hawaiians - A Visit With Anton Krucky"



When Anton Krucky told his mother he was thinking of switching careers, she questioned his plans reminding him he was already successful in the engineering field. But Anton had other desires which included helping improve the…

"United Nations Update - A Visit With Leon Siu"

Thereʻs been some amazing progress for a Free Hawai`i at the United Nations of late. And whoʻs been right in the middle of it all is none other than Hawaiian patriot Leon Siu. Spending considerable time recently in Geneva and other foreign…

"United Nations Update - A Visit With Leon Siu"

Thereʻs been some amazing progress for a Free Hawai`i at the United Nations of late. And whoʻs been right in the middle of it all is none other than…

"First Landing Movie - A Visit With Stephen Kaneai Morse"

First Landing portrays how the occupation of Kaho’olawe Island on January 4, 1976 by nine courageous individuals began a chain of events that revitalized the Hawaiian culture. Stephen Morse was one of those nine and for him it was life-changing. Plans are now afoot…

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"First Landing Movie - A Visit With Stephen Kaneai Morse"



First Landing portrays how the occupation of Kaho’olawe Island on January 4, 1976 by nine courageous individuals began a chain of events that revitalized the Hawaiian culture. Stephen Morse was one of those nine and for him it was life-changing. Plans are now afoot to film a documentary based on a book he wrote about that day…

"In Touch With The Ancestors - A Visit With Kekai Kapu"



Kekai Kapu was born on Maui and moved away, but before long he felt the ancestors calling him to return. After a career in the hotel industry, he knew what to do next - carry on the ancient traditions of his ancestors. And thatʻs how he came to be one of todayʻs premier artisans of ancient Hawaiian weapons. Join us in our fascinating…

"In Touch With The Ancestors - A Visit With Kekai Kapu"



Kekai Kapu was born on Maui and moved away, but before long he felt the ancestors calling him to return. After a career in the hotel industry, he knew what to do next - carry on the ancient traditions of his ancestors. And thatʻs how he came to be one of todayʻs premier artisans of ancient Hawaiian weapons. Join us in our fascinating…

"Shape Of Things To Come - A Visit With Iokepa Nae`ole"



While theyʻve been used over the centuries throughout Polynesia for fishing, travel and sports, canoes in Hawai`i have changed shape dramatically over time. Expert Hawaiian waterman Iokepa Nae`ole reveals why Hawai`iʻs canoes are unique and the reason theyʻre so popular today. Filmed on Maui, youʻll…