Maui Aloha
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Nā 'Aikāne o Maui
On August 8th, 2023 the Nā 'Aikāne o Maui Lāhaina Cultural Center was lost to the devastating firestorm. Immediately after the disaster, Nā 'Aikāne spearheaded recovery and relief efforts to affected residents. Despite the hui's great loss, Ke'eaumoku Kapu, longtime indigenous justice and social change advocate, has been tirelessly serving the community, staffing care hubs…
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Lālākea Foundation
Lālākea Foundationʻs mission is to perpetuate traditional cultural practices by demonstrating oral traditions, teachings and ways of transmitting knowledge through the generations, provide a learning and enrichment platform for cultural practitioners and learners to encourage the preservation of the ancient art forms of Hawaiʻi, and educate practitioners about the need to protect and nurture our…
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Ko'ihonua
Ko'ihonua is transforming the lives and conditions of Native Hawaiians through the reclamation and restoration of land, the revitalization of Hawaiian cultural practices, and investment in Hawai'i-based movements for social justice. koihonua.org
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Hawai'i Peace & Justice
Hawai'i Peace & Justice is working toward a liberated world through the promotion of peace, abolition, demilitarization, climate, and social justice. They engage communities through place based programming, 'ōpio environmental justice education, and intergenerational organizing that deepens understanding of ʻāina protection and systemic harm. hawaiipeaceandjustice.org
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Hawai'i Alliance for Progressive Action
Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA) catalyzes community empowerment and systemic change towards valuing people and ‘āina ahead of corporate profits. They build grassroots leadership and community power to shift political will and reclaim governance over Hawaiʻi’s food systems and natural resources. Through initiatives like Kuleana Academy, they develop a growing bench of community-accountable leaders—reshaping…
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'Aha Kāne
ʻAha Kāne, alongside Aumana, are spearheading the Kiaʻi o ka Lawena initiative, which has been and will continue to be engaged in receiving shipping containers at a secure commercial property in central Maui and employing a team of kia’i (guardians) to provide security and to assist in distribution efforts. Presently, theyʻre distributing supplies to specific…
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Language Acquisition & Immersion for the New Generation (LAING)
Language Acquisition & Immersion for the New Generation (LAING)'s mission is to perpetuate, promote, preserve, and introduce the various heritage languages and cultures of the immigrant population of Hawai'i and the United States, and to use them as vehicles for community empowerment, heritage education, social services, and language and cultural access. Starting with the many…
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Pōhāhā i ka Lani
Pōhāhā i ka Lani builds upon nearly two decades of the organization’s land stewardship and revitalization efforts in Waipiʻo Valley, helping to ensure that the wahi pana will thrive with native plants and deepen the relationship between residents and visitors helping to mālama ʻāina. HPF funding facilitated transportation in and out of the valley, provided compensation…
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Ke Kula Nui o Waimānalo
Ke Kula Nui O Waimānalo (KKNOW) is a grassroots community-based organization established in 2017 by individuals from diverse backgrounds all hailing from the Waimānalo ahupua'a. The organization's vision, Kūkulu Kaiāulu (building community), aims to help Waimānalo become self-sustainable in every way, from the mountain to the sea. They activate their vision through free, culturally-grounded and…
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Maunakea Education & Awareness
Maunakea Education & Awareness educates and raises awareness of communities in Hawai'i and beyond on the spiritual, historical, cultural, environmental, and political significance of Mauna Kea and ALL sacred places. mkea.info