‘Āina Engagement
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‘Āina Ulu integrates culture- and place-based education to foster kinship and kuleana between kanaka and ‘āina. By bridging resource management and education, participants actively engage in Hawaiian culture and history, instilling a sense of pride in their heritage and connecting them to communities in meaningful ways.
Through ‘Āina Ulu, Kamehameha Schools collaborates with community-based organizations to conduct eco-cultural education on Kamehameha Schools’ agricultural and conservation lands.
Where is ‘Āina Ulu?
‘Āina Ulu collaborators currently restore and manage Kamehameha Schools’ land on the islands of O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i and Hawai‘i. These community 501c3 organizations have an existing profile in place-based resource management and in the delivery of culture-based education. Other KS lands have contracted caretakers on-site to maintain KS facilities and schedule and welcome visiting groups.
How do I participate?
Programs are offered over the course of the year with varying lengths of time commitments (i.e. Charter School, monthly community work day or summer internship). Individuals, groups, organizations or schools are eligible to participate depending on the particular program.
Those interested in cultural and environmental education for students and their families, with a focus on serving Hawaiian students, please refer to the list.
Collaborator Partner Sites
STATEWIDE
GoFarm Hawai‘i
www.gofarmhawaii.org
Description: Non-credit adult training designed to enhance Hawai‘i’s food security
Contact: Janel Yamamoto
Email: info@gofarmhawaii.org
Phone: (808) 956-3530
Huliauapa‘a
www.huliauapaa.org
Description: Wahi Kūpuna Stewardship internship program
Contact: Kelley Uyeoka
Email: kelley@huliauapaa.org
Phone: (808) 265-3284
KAUA‘I
Waipā Foundation
www.waipafoundation.org
Description: Comprehensive community-based ahupua‘a learning activities
Contact: Kaʻui Fu
Email: waipaonline@gmail.com
Phone: (808) 826-9969
MAUI/MOLOKA‘I
‘Āina Momona
www.kaainamomona.org
Description: Native Hawaiian fishpond restoration, education and research
Contact: Jane Au
Email: janeau@hawaii.edu
Hawai‘i Farmers Union Foundation
www.hfuf.org
Description: Ku‘ia Ag Education Center (KAEC) – Community place-based, cultural foodscapes restoration, activism and learning
Contact: Kaipo Kekona
Email: kaeckaipo@gmail.com
Phone: (808) 268-9975
Papahana Kuaola Maui & Moloka‘i: Lelekamanu Program
www.papahanakuaola.org
Description: Comprehensive community-based ahupuaʻa learning activities
Contact: Tiare
Email: tiare@papahanakuaola.org
HAWAI‘I ISLAND
‘Āina University (Grassroots Community Development)
www.ainauniversity.com
Description: ʻOhana-based educational farm forming community partnerships for the perpetuation of Hawaiian culture and aloha ʻāina
Contact: Kaipua‘ala Lewis
Email: kaipuaala.c@gmail.com
Phone: (808) 896-1850
Ho‘ola Ka Makana‘ā
www.piliaina.org and www.hawaiiforest.org
Description: Rare native dryland biocultural restoration
Contact: Lehua Alapai
Email: lehuaalapai@gmail.com or info@hawaiiforest.org
Phone: (808) 933-9411
Hui Mālama I Ke ‘Ala ‘Ūlili
www.alaulili.com
Description: Place-based resource stewardship activities and service-learning
Contact: No‘eau Peralto
Email: kealaulili@gmail.com
Men of PA‘A
www.facebook.com/Men.of.PAA
Description: Community-based stewardship and managed access for Kalaemanu, Puna.
Contact: Iopa Maunakea
Email: bruddahcuz@msn.com
Phone: (808) 960-3893
Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Hōnaunau)
www.keawenui.org
Description: Provides avenues for individuals, community, and visitors to participate in properly stewarding wahi kupuna.
Contact: Shane Akoni Palacat-Nelsen
Email: akoni@nahoapuho.org
Three Mountain Alliance
www.threemountainalliance.org
Description: Natural resource stewardship, Hawai‘i student and teacher training
Contact: Lahela Camara
Email: lahelacamara@gmail.com
Phone: (808) 333-8241
Ulu Mau Puanui
www.ulumaupuanui.org
Description: Community-based agriculture research and education
Contact: Kehaulani Marshall
Email: ulumaupuanui@gmail.com
Phone: (808) 936-1612
Uluha‘o o Hualālai
www.uluhao.com
Description: Place-based, ‘ohana-focused ma uka stewardship education
Contact: Keolani Keawe
Email: uluhaoohualalai@gmail.com
Phone: (808) 896-5034
O‘AHU
I Nui Ke Aho
www.wananapaoa.org
Description: Waialua-based community waʻa training and education, teaching the Navigator’s Mindset
Contact: Kamaki Worthington
Email: info@wananpaoa.org
Phone: (808) 372-3201
Ko‘ihonua
https://koihonua.org/
Description: Place-based resource stewardship activities and education
Contact: Andre Perez
Email: hanakehau@gmail.com
Phone: (808) 864-2336
Kuhialoko
Description: Place-based resource stewardship and training for kama‘āina/community
Contact: Iokepa Paty-Miner
Email: dipm@hawaii.edu
Kuhiawaho
www.kuhiawaho.org
Description: Place-based resource stewardship and training for kama‘āina/community
Contact: Samantha Ka‘ōpua-Fitzgerald
Email: samantha@kuhiawaho.org
Phone: (808) 277-0909
Mālama Loko Ea Foundation
www.lokoea.org
Description: Place-based resource stewardship activities and service-learning
Contact: Rae DeCoito
Email: info@lokoea.org
Phone: (808) 637-3232
Paepae o He‘eia
www.paepaeoheeia.org
Description: Place-based resource stewardship activities and service-learning
Contact: Hi‘ilei Kawelo
Email: admin@paepaeoheeia.org
Phone: (808) 236-6178
Papahana Kuaola
papahanakuaola.org
Description: Comprehensive community-based ahupua‘a learning activities
Contact: Kapalikū Schirman
Email: info@papahanakuaola.org
Phone: (808) 447-7694
UH Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘o Punalu‘u
www.manoa.hawaii.edu/hshk/units/ka-papa-loi-o-kanewai/the-punalu‘u-site/
Description: Comprehensive lo‘i-based education activities
Contact: Ed “Makahiapo” Cashman
Email: kanewai@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 956-0640
CARETAKER SITES
KS Keawanui
Description: Place-based resource stewardship activities and service-learning
Contact: Kalaniua Ritte
Email: uaritte95@yahoo.com
FB Messenger: Ua Ritte
KS Punalu‘u
Description: Meeting facility for stewardship, education, culture and community groups
Contact: Kihei Nahale-a
Email: ainaulu.punaluu@gmail.com
Phone: (808) 989-1422
KS Kahalu‘u Manowai (Kahalu‘u Ma Kai)
Description: Place-based resource stewardship activities and service-learning
Contact: Malia Kipapa
Email: makipapa@ksbe.edu
KS Kahuwai
Description: Place-based resource stewardship activities and service-learning
Contact: Keone Kalawe
Email: kkalawe@hushmail.com
Phone: (808) 989-7022
KS Keauhou Ka‘ū Forest
Description: Place-based resource stewardship activities and service-learning
Contact: Blake McNaughton
Email: blmcnaugh@ksbe.edu
KS Ke‘ei
Description: Place-based resource stewardship activities and service-learning
Contact: Cheryl & Tava Taupu
Email: halaumaluhia@gmail.com
Phone: (808) 989-8608
KS Kahuku
Description: In Planning
Contact: James Akau
Email: jamesakau87@gmail.com
