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‘W., <br /> , *' tw 4;0* a <br /> i <br /> OF 10',... <br /> Ttle ijawaii (ltrnzntij (!Unrnrit <br /> { <br /> hereby presents this certificate to <br /> KANU 0 KA AINA MELE MURAL <br /> Kanu o ka'Aina New Century Public Charter School is the first school to do a'Mele Mural'which is a series of <br /> murals intended to extend across all the islands with the goal to build and sustain a public art movement for <br /> youth.The Kanu students also engaged the participation of a number of students from fellow Waimea schools: <br /> Waimea Middle School,Parker School,Hawai'i Preparatory School,Alo Kehau o ka Aina Mauna School,and <br /> Punana o Leo Waimea School. <br /> The students were challenged in many ways,first being tasked with selecting the mele or songs and chants <br /> that were to be depicted for the mural as well as conceptualizing the imagery. The mural focuses on our ` <br /> relationship with nature,with our ancestors,and with our vision of making a difference for future generations. <br /> The next step was finding a space for the mural. Once the songs and walls were selected,and a proper <br /> blessing was given,the paint party was on. <br /> In one long week and late nights of painting the surface area totaling about 1,635 sq. ft.with approximately <br /> 200 haumana,kumu,and opio or community leaders and residents to envision,create and complete this <br /> wonderful Mele Mural. The three Hawaiian Mele's chosen were"Mele Manaua," "Hole Waimea" and <br /> "Na Pu'u Kaulana of Waimea" as well as illustrations from Hawaiian molelo's,or stories,from Waimea. <br /> The huge success of the project was due to the basic ingredient we all need for success... <br /> "Ha ele mai ka maua puu wai" or'Come from our Heart'. <br /> To those involved,who have made a tremendous difference for our Island Ohana and on behalf of the Hawai'i <br /> County Council,we extend our gratitude and appreciation with the hope that this community effort will be an <br /> inspiration and serve as an example for others to embrace. .-- <br /> fietill'I`J f4 <br /> Karen __ ' -r"4�.� <br /> gIC■si4,--"-- L___ _. . , , <br /> Br daF = " ° <br /> ir I G ggor I igan i- e_ d <br /> 1 `ru am Dated this 6941-\ day of 04:01(7910/ <br /> Hilo i <br /> � oK�ALIA_Dennis lit <br /> Margaret Wille onsoring Councilmember <br /> nis .......„‘..".g..D <br /> ----77 ,0g.Valerie Poi dexter Valerie - ha' an of the Council <br /> County of awau �j <br /> Certificate No. w <br /> ewart Maeda-County Clerk <br />