Ke Aupuni Palapala

Inspired by the powerful words of King Kauikeaouli, the revered ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi: “He aupuni palapala koʻu; o ke kanaka pono ʻoia koʻu kanaka.” This phrase translates to “Mine is the kingdom of education; the righteous man is my man,” emphasizing his unwavering belief in the transformative power of literacy and education. In the 1800s, this commitment led to an extraordinary 98% literacy rate among the Kanaka Maoli population. Over three enriching days, we will delve into the successful educational systems established during our monarchs' reign. We aim to weave Hawaiian culture and traditional concepts into daily teaching practices, allowing you to cultivate a stronger sense of identity, place, and kuleana (responsibility). This workshop will be facilitated by Maile Naehu, Hanohano Naehu, Dr. Noelani Goodyear-Kaʻōpua and ʻīmaikalani Winchester. Dates to save: March 17th 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm HST

March 18th 2025  8:30 am - 3:30 pm HST