Island: Hawai’i

Hui Ho’oniho

Hui Hoʻoniho’s mission is to build a firm foundation to cultivate and strengthen community through the practice of uhau humu pōhaku (Hawaiian drystack masonry), providing entry into exploring ʻike Hawaiʻi through a deeper sense of stewardship towards ʻāina through its connection to the agricultural, ecological, and cultural practices of Hawaiʻi. Through the restoration of these…
‘Ohana Ho’opakele

‘Ohana Ho’opakele was founded by kūpuna as an intervention to the disproportionate number of Kānaka Maoli in Hawai’i’s prisons. The hui began this journey by opposing the building of new prisons on Hawai’i Island, and their research illuminated the goal to build a Pu’uhonua (Wellness Center) to provide healing before they returned back into society.…
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…
‘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…
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…
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, and provide cultural learning opportunities to everyone from keiki to kūpuna, residents, visitors, and others concerned about indigenous rights and responsibilities in order to create a…
Kahalu’u Kūāhewa

Kahalu’u Kūāhewa is a community-based organization located in the ahupuaʻa of Kahalu’u ma uka. Located in one of Konaʻs largest intact traditional agricultural field systems preserved within a 354-acre area owned by Bishop Estate-Kamehameha Schools, the hui has documented 3,500 archaeological features, 98.7% of which are considered traditional agricultural features. Removal of invasive species, revitalizing and…
Hui Kaloko Honokōhau

Hui Kaloko Honokōhau is dedicated to protecting, preserving, and advancing the natural and cultural resources of Kaloko and the customary and traditional practices of Native Hawaiians of the area. As kia’i loko (fishpond guardians), they aim to restore, conserve, and manage the area’s water, natural, cultural, scenic, historic and marine resources for the benefit, education,…
EA Ecoversity

EA Ecoversity is a culture-based post-secondary education and career training institution grounded in Education with Aloha (EA). Incorporated as a non-profit in 2023, EA Ecoversity’s goal is to provide young Hawaiians, ages 15-30, with culturally-driven, community-based educational experiences and opportunities, including career exploration and training, and by integrating modern technologies and initiatives with ancient ‘ike…
Keli’i William Ioane Legacy Foundation

The Keli’i William Ioane Legacy Foundation was created to honor and perpetuate the legacy of Keli’i “Skippy” Ioane, and encompasses the work of the Mālama Ka ‘Āina Hana Ka ‘Āina Association (M.A.H.A), the Keaukaha Makahiki Ceremony, and the promotion of Hawaiian Nationalism through his music. In 1980 Keli’i arrived on Kaho’olawe and was trained by…