Kumu Haunani-Kay Trask, Kumu Jonathan Kay Kamakawiwo’ole Osorio, Kumu George Terry Kanalu Young, and Kumu LIlikalā Kame’eleihiwa. Two leading us as aumakua. Two leading from the wao kanaka. Almost half a century of transformative ‘ōiwi scholarship and activism. Try to name a better more powerful crew… you can’t. Make sure the young ones know this mo’okū’auhau and honor these Kūpuna 🖤. REST IN POWER to kumu Haunani-Kay and kumu Kanalu. Miss you everyday ♥️
I fell in love with lāhaina from the deck of this canoe in 2021. And It was on Hōkūle’a where I stood today and cried as I watched videos of these devastating fires swallow her up. There are reports of people leaping into the ocean as they tried to escape the burning flames. I cannot help but think of the words of Ka’ōpulupulu to his son when they were to be killed, “I nui ke aho a moe i ke kai. No ke kau ka hoi ua ʻĀina” The videos and images are horrifying. The stories we are hearing from our Maui family are devastating. so The collective grief is so heavy. And all I have is this aloha for this beautiful aina and the kanaka who lived, loved, and were fed by her. May we all find a way to offer our resources and support to those who need it most. See @kakoo_haleakala for the best way to get resources to where they need to be. Ke aloha nui
Happy anniversary to @malialia— my love, my partner, and the woman who made me a māmā. Forever grateful for who you are to me, our ‘Ohana, and our lāhui. Looking forward to the many years to come ❤️ 📸 @pachamamacreative
Happy anniversary to @malialia— my love, my partner, and the woman who made me a māmā. Forever grateful for who you are to me, our ‘Ohana, and our lāhui. Looking forward to the many years to come ❤️ 📸 @pachamamacreative
Happy anniversary to @malialia— my love, my partner, and the woman who made me a māmā. Forever grateful for who you are to me, our ‘Ohana, and our lāhui. Looking forward to the many years to come ❤️ 📸 @pachamamacreative
Happy anniversary to @malialia— my love, my partner, and the woman who made me a māmā. Forever grateful for who you are to me, our ‘Ohana, and our lāhui. Looking forward to the many years to come ❤️ 📸 @pachamamacreative
@hokuleacrew leg 6 of the #moananuiākea voyage. We were in Vancouver / Granville island for the last few days. Today in the early hours of twilight we pushed away from Granville island and began our journey towards Salt Spring Island. When we arrive we will@be greeted by the Wsanwc peoples and some kanaka too! Cant wait! Here’s some photos from the last stop. Mostly pictures I’ve taken for Kaleiwohi with her favorite doll Hau(wahine). But also a picture of an aunty (Kau’i) I met in Vancouver who grew up with my ‘Ohana in Keaukaha. She said she remembers my great grandmother. Kūpaianaha nō. No matter where we are we’re all thinking about home and our Ohana who have been suffering in the wake of these fires. I am inspired by the way our community has come together yet again to support the needs of our people while our local government and federal agencies take their damn time.. doing god knows what. Another reminder that we got us, always. No matter what.
@hokuleacrew leg 6 of the #moananuiākea voyage. We were in Vancouver / Granville island for the last few days. Today in the early hours of twilight we pushed away from Granville island and began our journey towards Salt Spring Island. When we arrive we will@be greeted by the Wsanwc peoples and some kanaka too! Cant wait! Here’s some photos from the last stop. Mostly pictures I’ve taken for Kaleiwohi with her favorite doll Hau(wahine). But also a picture of an aunty (Kau’i) I met in Vancouver who grew up with my ‘Ohana in Keaukaha. She said she remembers my great grandmother. Kūpaianaha nō. No matter where we are we’re all thinking about home and our Ohana who have been suffering in the wake of these fires. I am inspired by the way our community has come together yet again to support the needs of our people while our local government and federal agencies take their damn time.. doing god knows what. Another reminder that we got us, always. No matter what.
@hokuleacrew leg 6 of the #moananuiākea voyage. We were in Vancouver / Granville island for the last few days. Today in the early hours of twilight we pushed away from Granville island and began our journey towards Salt Spring Island. When we arrive we will@be greeted by the Wsanwc peoples and some kanaka too! Cant wait! Here’s some photos from the last stop. Mostly pictures I’ve taken for Kaleiwohi with her favorite doll Hau(wahine). But also a picture of an aunty (Kau’i) I met in Vancouver who grew up with my ‘Ohana in Keaukaha. She said she remembers my great grandmother. Kūpaianaha nō. No matter where we are we’re all thinking about home and our Ohana who have been suffering in the wake of these fires. I am inspired by the way our community has come together yet again to support the needs of our people while our local government and federal agencies take their damn time.. doing god knows what. Another reminder that we got us, always. No matter what.
@hokuleacrew leg 6 of the #moananuiākea voyage. We were in Vancouver / Granville island for the last few days. Today in the early hours of twilight we pushed away from Granville island and began our journey towards Salt Spring Island. When we arrive we will@be greeted by the Wsanwc peoples and some kanaka too! Cant wait! Here’s some photos from the last stop. Mostly pictures I’ve taken for Kaleiwohi with her favorite doll Hau(wahine). But also a picture of an aunty (Kau’i) I met in Vancouver who grew up with my ‘Ohana in Keaukaha. She said she remembers my great grandmother. Kūpaianaha nō. No matter where we are we’re all thinking about home and our Ohana who have been suffering in the wake of these fires. I am inspired by the way our community has come together yet again to support the needs of our people while our local government and federal agencies take their damn time.. doing god knows what. Another reminder that we got us, always. No matter what.
Shout out to @malialia.. the only wahine strong and crazy enough to be my partner in this wild and wonderful life. And shout out to our baby for letting the adults have some thrills at skyline Rotorua 😂
Shout out to @malialia.. the only wahine strong and crazy enough to be my partner in this wild and wonderful life. And shout out to our baby for letting the adults have some thrills at skyline Rotorua 😂
Shout out to @malialia.. the only wahine strong and crazy enough to be my partner in this wild and wonderful life. And shout out to our baby for letting the adults have some thrills at skyline Rotorua 😂
Hau’oli lā hānau to my best friend, my partner in aloha, and my co-Makua. Loving you has changed my life and my heart for the better. I am so grateful to our kupuna for bringing you into this world and for privilege of being able to love you. I cannot wait to have you back in arm arms ❤️
Stunning architecture and delicious breakfast at Te Whare Nui a Tuteata 🥰. Feeling grateful and full on our last full day in Rotorua. Tomorrow we head to Whakapapa and Mount Ruapehu!
Stunning architecture and delicious breakfast at Te Whare Nui a Tuteata 🥰. Feeling grateful and full on our last full day in Rotorua. Tomorrow we head to Whakapapa and Mount Ruapehu!
We looooved Huka Falls. And she loved us right back. Kaleiwohi was in awe 🥰. Mahalo e taupō for the aloha ❤️
We looooved Huka Falls. And she loved us right back. Kaleiwohi was in awe 🥰. Mahalo e taupō for the aloha ❤️
We looooved Huka Falls. And she loved us right back. Kaleiwohi was in awe 🥰. Mahalo e taupō for the aloha ❤️
We looooved Huka Falls. And she loved us right back. Kaleiwohi was in awe 🥰. Mahalo e taupō for the aloha ❤️
Flash back Saturday to early mauna mornings playing PAs for @hawanemusic ‘s mana wahine music video shoot. 2019. Where it all began 🥰
Kaleiwohi making new friends and livin’ large at Whakapapa in the majestic Malu of Mauna Ruapehu❄️♥️.
Kaleiwohi making new friends and livin’ large at Whakapapa in the majestic Malu of Mauna Ruapehu❄️♥️.
Kaleiwohi making new friends and livin’ large at Whakapapa in the majestic Malu of Mauna Ruapehu❄️♥️.
