Mele Hawaiʻi Reimagined: UH Hilo Makuakāne scholar bridges past and present
Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum braids traditional Hawaiian mele to modern soundscapes, creating bridges between younger audiences and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: ʻOki
ʻOki—To cut, sever, shear, snip, separate, cancel.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: ʻAʻahu
ʻAʻahu—Garment, array, attire, costume, mantle, gown.
Building connections to prevent suicide for Hawaiʻi’s farmers, first responders
The project is gearing up to recruit more peer mentors in its second year with $598,906 funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
UH Community Colleges bring ea activations to life across three campuses
Campus libraries come alive with interactive Hawaiian exhibits inspiring reflection and pride.
UH kumu to help revive Kumulipo at ʻIolani Palace, hundreds to gather at dusk
The chant will honor Queen Liliʻuokalani, who translated the Kumulipo while imprisoned inside ʻIolani Palace.
Image of the Week: Hoʻokupu (offerings)
This week's image is from the UH Mānoa Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success and the Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services.
Oli, mele mark historic Hawaiian History celebration
Act 167, formally designates September as Hawaiian History Month, with its observance anchored around Queen Liliʻuokalani’s birthday on September 2.
Free events celebrate Queen Liliʻuokalani and Hawaiian History Month
Following the state’s adoption of Act 167, the monthlong celebration has earned an official designation.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Pōpeku
Pōpeku—Football.
