HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0343.024 2012-2014 HUALALAI KEOHULOA
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CULTURAL DEMONSTRATOR
Hawaiian Steward/Hawaiian Narrative Methodology/Navigation/Cross Cultural
Innovator/Historian/Visionary/Design and Engineer/Inspirational Leader/Musici
Worked with public and private educators to create programs and opportunities to innovate Havan
Culture back into the core foundation of the islands. Worked with youth and adults of all ages integr/1ring
ancient techniques of building and sailing traditional voyaging canoes. Implemented Ancient Hawaiian
ecosystem based management(Ahupua'a)throughout the Hawaiian Islands to reinvigorate environmenta6 1-3
organic cultural sustainability.
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• Dedicated to reintroducing the art of canoe building and cultural lifestyle in Hawai'i. •• z 2
• Empowered people of the pacific to become involved in coastal and land stewardship
• Teacher of traditional,non-instrument way finding methods for deep-sea voyaging. �,,o
• A sustainable point of independent cultural development. g x r
• Dedicated mentor and leader for the youth of Hawai'i to reconnect with Hawaiian Culture A'
incorporating the importance of the Ahupua'a System and Wa'a life style. 1115
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Key Skills: Master Waterman and youth advocate.Innovative,passionate,motivational leader. Analytic 1
and logical thinker. Resourceful, and deadline-oriented. Rapid situation assessment. Meet challenges
head-on.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Hawaiian Cultural Teacher,Department of Education. Participated as a mentor in the DOE Kahua
Teacher Induction Program which incorperated Hawaiian language,culture and history awareness for
new teachers.Encompassed the importance of culture-based activities utilizing traditional chemistry such
as voyaging vessels and navigation. Created programs with educators to implement in public school
systems to ensure Hawaiian education progression.
Hawaiian Cultural Teacher,Kamehameha Schools.Responsible for teaching the Culture Enrichment
Student"Ma Ka Hana Ka`Ike"-learn by doing program.Developed personal and cultural responsibility
with youth of all ages. Sailed students on a double hull Hawaiian Traditional Canoe and provided
opportunities to learn cultural values, leadership and community give-back based on the Ahupua'a
system.
Community Outreach Cultural Practitioner,Na Kalai Wa'a Moku 0 Hawai'i.Perpetuated the vision
"He wa'a he moku,he moku he wa`a"(our canoe is our island,our island is our canoe)with the staff
and students of Na Kalai Wa'a. Taught students to recognize their strengths as an individual and as part of
the collective whole and the community.Responsible for conducting double-hulled canoe rides for the
student to encompass the importance of Hawaiian Culture relationship of all elements from upland slopes
to the deepest parts of the ocean.
Community Outreach Cultural Practitioner,Hawai'i National Parks.Provided free cultural
demonstrations and double-hulled canoe rides.Encompassed Hawaiian traditional navigation systems and
sailing techniques. Introduced visitors to Hawaiian lifestyle by engaging them in traditional crafts,music,
games and food tasting at Pu'u Honua 0 Honaunau,Kaloko Honokohau,Pu'u Kohola Heiau national
parks.
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Community Outreach Cultural Practitioner,Kona Pacific Public Charter School.
Taught the curriculum based on the Waldorf inspired education,Hawaiian Culture and Sustainable
Agriculture.Created hands-on,project-based Hawaiian education by integrating double-hulled canoe
values to execute math, science,visual arts,musical training and movement.
Community Outreach Cultural Practitioner,Malama Kai Foundation. Provided experiential outdoor
learning opportunities for North Kohala middle school students.Combined environmental education with
leadership, service learning,and strong mentorship experiences;offshore "floating classroom"double-
hulled canoe rides.Worked with students of Kohala,to develop an intimate connection to Kohala's
coastline,understand its environmental characteristics and processes,know its history,and lead the way
in stewardship activities.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH CULTURAL PRACTITIONER,Center For Hawaiian Music Inc.Developed
personal and cultural responsibility with youth of all ages. Sailed students on a double hull Hawaiian
Traditional Canoe and provided opportunities to learn cultural values and how it relates to music.
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I build and sail traditional Hawaiian sailing canoes to teach stewardship responsibilities and values of our
still existing Ahupua'a mainly Hamakua specifically Waipi'o valley
And I strongly disagree with any removal, repositioning,or development around the alahakai
I was fortunate to be raised sailing Hawaiian canoes like Hokule'a, Makali'l,Kaihekauila and many
more...As Wa'a Ohana..As canoe families we highly depend on maintaining and accessing the alakahakai
I have worked with public and private educators to create programs and opportunities to innovate
Hawaiian Culture back into the core foundation of the islands.Worked with youth and adults of all ages
integrating ancient techniques of building and sailing traditional voyaging canoes. Implemented Ancient
Hawaiian ecosystem based management(Ahupua'a)throughout the Hawaiian Islands to reinvigorate
environmental,organic non GMO cultural sustainability.
I now work at Pu'ukohola Historical National Park in Kawaihae giving first come first serve free Hawaiian
sailing canoe rides open to the public 3 days a week to educate and bring awareness to the value to our
Ahupua'a and all our access trails including the alakahakai which will begin January.
People need to be aware how beautiful Hawaiians were able to translate universal laws of nature in to
the same languages of the top nations of earth...Its simple..The land is Chief...all people of the world
have access but no one has rights over the Iand...can't own it but everyone is responsible for
stewardship.