Papaku no Kameha'ikana
501c3 non-profit organized in April 2005
We plan, organize and coordinate Native Hawaiian activities for families that promote cultural practices.
As 2023 comes to a close we hope the season has brought you lots of blessings and joy. Happy holidays from Papaku no Kameha'ikana to all of you. ✨
Here is a photo dump from our community service events these past two years. A few places we were able to visit and had the opportunity to give back through community service were:
- Kānewai lo’i
- Luluku lo'i
- Pahonu rock building
- Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi lo’i
- Punalu’u lo’i
- Ulana Lau Hala
- He’eia loko i’a
- Healing Stones
- Kapaia’au loko i’a
- Kalaeloa Heritage center
- Mo’okuauhau
- 'Alekoko loko i’a
We wonʻt be having any more events in 2023 but mahalo to all those who have supported us thus far. Stay posted on what's coming in the new year.
Aloha Mai! Please join Papaku no Kāmeha’ikana for our next webinar. The talented singer, musician, and entertainer Pōmaikaʻi Keawe will share about her musical experiences with her Tutu Genoa Keawe, her dad Eric Keawe, and her daughter Mālie Lyman. She will also share a few memories of Leinā'ala Kalama Heine.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
6:00-7:30 pm
Zoom link: https://kanaeokana.zoom.us/j/95865459890
Aloha Mai! Please join Papaku no Kāmeha’ikana for our next webinar. The talented singer, musician, and entertainer Pōmaikaʻi Keawe will share about her musical experiences with her Tutu Genoa Keawe, her dad Eric Keawe, and her daughter Mālie Lyman. She will also share a few memories of Leinā'ala Kalama Heine.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
6:00-7:30 pm
Zoom link: https://kanaeokana.zoom.us/j/95865459890
Aloha Mai! Please join Papaku no Kāmeha’ikana for our next webinar. We are honored to have Kumu Hula Robert Keano Kaupu and Lono Padilla. They will share about their journey as Kumu hula, the importance to mālama i ka wai, and some memories of Kumu Hula Leilā'ala Kalama Heine.
2023 Nā Haliʻa aloha o nā Kānaka Workshop #28 with Kumu Hula Robert Keano Kaupu and Lono Padilla.
Monday, October 30, 2023
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Zoom link: https://kanaeokana.zoom.us/j/95865459890
Aloha Mai! Please join Papaku no Kāmeha’ikana for our next webinar. We are honored to have Kumu Hula Robert Keano Kaupu and Lono Padilla. They will share about their journey as Kumu hula, the importance to mālama i ka wai, and some memories of Kumu Hula Leilā'ala Kalama Heine.
2023 marks the 30th anniversary of one of the most extraordinary events in Hawaiian history. Five days of commemoration and observance of the 1893 overthrow of the sovereign Hawaiian Kingdom. ʻOnipaʻa—the queen’s motto would become the community’s rallying cry then, and now.
A film by the same name—ʻOnipaʻa, was imagined and crafted by David Kalama and crew from hours of footage, documenting events on ʻIolani palace grounds and sites throughout Honolulu’s historic district. History came alive that January in 1993, through street plays, band performances, church apologies, protests and formal cultural protocol.
ʻOnipaʻa, the documentary film will be shown at Aliʻiōlani Hale. Join filmmakers David Kalama, Meleanna Aluli Meyer (moderating), ʻĀina Paikai, and artists Sancia Nash and Drew Kauhaina Broderick in conversation about the importance of telling our stories, past, present and future.
Tuesday September 26, 2023
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Zoom link: https://kanaeokana.zoom.us/j/95865459890
Aloha Mai! Please join Papaku no Kāmeha’ikana for our next webinar. Please join Nā Kumu hula Niuli'i, Mālie, Janice, Judy, Jory & Liko from Nā Pualei o Likolehua. Each of these kumu were under the teachings and guidance of Kumu Leinā'ala Kalama Heine. They will share memories of Hālau and their time spent with her.
2023 Nā Haliʻa aloha o nā Kānaka Workshop #27 with Niuliʻi, Mālie, Janice, Judy, Jory, and liko.
Tuesday September 26, 2023
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Zoom link: https://kanaeokana.zoom.us/j/95865459890
Aloha Mai! Please join Papaku no Kāmeha’ikana for our next webinar. Please join Nā Kumu hula Niuli'i, Mālie, Janice, Judy, Jory & Liko from Nā Pualei o Likolehua. Each of these kumu were under the teachings and guidance of Kumu Leinā'ala Kalama Heine. They will share memories of Hālau and their time spent with her.
Hawaiian History Month
"Join us for “""Politicizing Shakespeare in Post-Overthrow Hawaiʻi"" on Sunday, Sep. 24 at 5pm HST!
The new hana keaka Kaisara is built upon the layers of several eras of the past: the assassination of Julius Caesar in Ancient Rome, William Shakespeare's depiction of this event in Renaissance England, and James N. K. Keola's Hawaiian translation of scenes from Shakespeare's play in 1896. For this panel, the playwright will be joined by scholars of Shakespeare and Hawaiian history to discuss the historical context of Kaisara.
Featured Speakers include Tammy Hailiʻōpua Baker, Derrick Higginbotham, Craig Howes, Iāsona Kaper, Ami Mālie Ishihara Mulligan, and Sarah Tamashiro Kuaiwa.
Join us in-person at the UH Mānoa Kennedy Theatre or online via Zoom or our page! Go to hawaiianhistorymonth.org for more information.
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Tune in to learn more!
What an awesome genealogy workshop at the Kalihi Family History Center with Dani Gardner! Some major breakthroughs!
Here is the program for week 3 of Hawaiian History Month! Our two virtual panel discussion will be focused around this weekʻs theme, "Hoʻōla – Acknowledging our Past, Nurturing our Future."
Join us on Wednesday, Sep.13 at 6pm for "Hawaiʻi & the Legacy of Queen Liliʻuokalani." Moderated by Kim Kuʻulei Birnie and Martina L. Kamaka, MD. Featuring guest speaker, ‘Iokepa DeSantos.
Then join us on Friday, Sep. 15 @ 6pm HST for "Kalaupapa: A Living History," with presentations by Kahikinaokalā Domingo, Leikuluwaimaka Meleiseā, Kēhaulani Lum, and Valerie Monson.
A livestream of both panels will be available via zoom, our page, and the youtube! *Registration is required for zoom participation, please see the link on our website.
For more info and the latest details on our upcoming programming be sure to follow us and keep checking in on www.hawaiianhistorymonth.org!
Join the Nā Pua No’eau UH Mānoa team as they share information and ways in which they teach and engage with ‘ohana and keiki of all ages through Hawaiian culture and language. At the cusp of celebrating its 35th anniversary, Nā Pua No’eau has supported children and families in the hundreds of thousands.
Throughout that time, they have covered a plethora of pathways grounded in Hawaiian ‘ike including leadership, medicine, the arts, natural resources, engineering and computer sciences, just to name a few. They have also provided instruction throughout the State and beyond virtually, in the classroom and laboratories at the universities’ campuses and on site at various wahi pana and kīpuka in the community via countless collaborations.
Join us TOMORROW, Friday, Sep. 8 at 6pm HST for “Kau ka Lā, E Ola ka Hā”, where we will learn more about the ways in which they teach and engage with ʻohana and keiki of all ages through Hawaiian culture and language.
This panel will feature Kinohi Gomes and Lisa Letoto-Ohata from the Nā Pua Noʻeau UH Mānoa Team.
Our virtual panel discussion will be available via Zoom or the Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī Coalition page. Registration links to participate via Zoom can be found on our website at hawaiianhistorymonth.org
Join us for "Kaiāulu: Coming Together All in One Place", where we will learn more about the KS Kaiāulu program and how it brings together Kamehameha Schools and many community partners to offer rich Hawaiian culture, ʻōlelo and ʻāina focused learning opportunities.
This panel will be moderated by Chansen Fukushima and featuring guest speaker Kalei Kailihiwa.
Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, Sep. 6 at 6pm HST for "Kaiāulu: Coming Together All in One Place", where we will learn more about the KS Kaiāulu program and how it brings together Kamehameha Schools and many community partners to offer rich Hawaiian culture, ʻōlelo and ʻāina focused learning opportunities.
This panel will be moderated by Chansen Fukushima and featuring guest speaker Kalei Kailihiwa.
Our virtual panel discussion will be available via Zoom or the Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī Coalition page. Registration links to participate via zoom can be found on our website at hawaiianhistorymonth.org
It's week 2 of Hawaiian History Month! Our theme weʻll be highlighting thoroughout the week is "E Ola Ka Lāhui Hawaiʻi: Culture Based Education"
Join us for two virtual panel discussions through Zoom or the Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī Coalition page!
On Wednesday, September 6th, join us for "Kaiāulu: Coming Together All in One Place". Moderated by Chansen Fukushima and featuring Kalei Kailihiwa.
Then on Thurday, September 8th, tune in for "Kau ka Lā, E Ola ka Hā - Engaging Children & Families Through Culture & Education".
To participate in our panels through Zoom, registration is required. Registration links and more details can be found at hawaiianhistorymonth.org
EŌ E LILI'U | KAWAIAHAʻO CHURCH Aloha Mai! Join us LIVE and in person at 6p this evening to celebrate our virtuous woman.
Hau’oli Lā Hānau e Lili’uokalani!!
Join us TODAY as we celebrate Lili’uokalani’s 185th birthday with all kinds of fun, educational, in person activities for the whole ‘ohana.
🤙🏾 9am-345pm FREE Kama’āina Tours of ‘Iolani Palace
🤙🏾 1215pm Memory Walk from St Andrews Cathedral to ‘Iolani Palace
🤙🏾 2pm - 245pm Kaisara Play at the Coronation Pavillion
🤙🏾 3pm- 430pm Ka Lei Maile Ali’i - The Queen’s Women at the Kana’ina Building
🤙🏾 3pm- 430pm Hawai’i History Day Documentary Showcase at the Video Thestre, ‘Iolani Palace Barracks
🤙🏾 6pm- 730pm Eō E Lili’u Concert at Kawaiaha’o Church
Aloha Mai! Please join Papaku no Kāmeha’ikana for our next webinar. Kumu Hula Ka'ilihiwa Vaughn-Darval of Hālau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine will share history and stories of Queen Emma, who was the founder of St Andrew’s Priory school. Kumu Hiwa is currently a teacher at the Priory. She will also share memories of Kumu hula Leinā'ala Kalama Heine.
When: Monday August 28th, 2023 6:00-7:30 pm
Zoom link: https://kanaeokana.zoom.us/j/95865459890
Aloha Mai! Please join Papaku no Kāmeha’ikana for our next webinar. Kumu Hula Ka'ilihiwa Vaughn-Darval of Hālau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine will share history and stories of Queen Emma, who was the founder of St Andrew’s Priory school. Kumu Hiwa is currently a teacher at the Priory. She will also share memories of Kumu hula Leinā'ala Kalama Heine.
When: Monday August 28th, 2023 6:00-7:30 pm
Zoom link: https://kanaeokana.zoom.us/j/95865459890
Mahalo to cultural practitioners Shad Kane and Eric Matanane of the Kalaeloa Heritage Park for hosting Papakū no Kāmeha’ikana participants. We enjoyed helping with community service as well as learning about the history and stories of the area. We are so happy that we visited. Feel free to join us on the next huakaʻi!
Aloha Mai! Please join Papakū no Kāmeha'ikana for our next webinar. Hawaiian cultural practitioner Kai Markell will share about the historic and cultural preservation, practices, sites, and native Hawaiian rights with competence after 30 years. He will also be sharing his memories of Kumu Hula Leinaʻala Kalama Heine.