“ …No Nā Wai ‘Ehā, E ho‘i nō e pili …”
“…For the four waters, Return and be together…”

- I Waikapū Ke Aloha .

 


New Classes and Updates


  Monday, 7/25    
10:30-12noon Explorations of Haku Mele Cody Pueo Pata Insights into the realm of haku mele. Focus will be on various elements used to convey kaona. Applicable pieces of traditional and contemporary mele will be explored.
 
1:30-4:30pm A Love Triangle: Pele, Hi`iaka & Lohiauipo Hokulani Holt-Padilla This workshop is a short overview of one version of the story of Hi`iakaikapolioPele as she matures from girl to goddess. Her relationship with her sister Pele and Lohiauipo will be explored. Also a discussion on cultural practices and behaviors as found in this story will be presented.
 
1:30-4:30pm Uses of La`i for Hula Kalei Samonte Students will learn three ways of using the la`i (ti-leaf) for hula. They will learn to make a pa`u la`i (`auana style), lei la`i (twisted style) and a kupe`e la`i (haku style with raffia).
  Tuesday, 7/26    
8:30-11:30am Hula Kahiko Pu`ili Ua Smith This is a moderate speed and fun pu`ili hula about the steam ship, Kilauea.
8:30-12:30 A Kealia - Huaka`i Pana Maui Cody Pueo Pata This huaka`i provides an opportunity to view the Kealia area of Ma`alaea as mentioned in the mele, "A Kealia". This excursion is used to support the `ike learned in the "A Kealia" hula workshop by pointing out the various environmental features and aspects of the song, plus additional information on the area. However, anyone interested in learning about this Maui-specific pana is also welcomed.
  Tuesday, 7/26    
8:30-1:30pm Creative Thinking Through Theatre Games Kipe Ebana This huaka`i will help us connect with our elements of ocean, fire, and `aina. A fun day of traditional theatre games that will test your creative thinking in a hula type of way!. The very games in which produce the award winning show, `Ulalena.
8:30-4:30pm Returning to Haloa: An Overview of Waihe`e Ahupua`a Johanna Kamaunu & Kaniloa Kamaunu Beginning at Kukuipuka Heiau, an overview and history of Waihe`e Ahupua`a will be presented. The huaka`I continues to Waihe`e Valley and Kaluapo. A strenuous hike to significant sites or cleaning lo`i or planting kalo is being offered. Learn a place mele or relax and enjoy the view.
  Wednesday, 7/27    
8:30-11:30 A Kealia - Hula Noho/Pu`ili for Maui Cody Pueo Pata "A Kealia" is a Maui-specific hula for the Kealia area of Ma`alaea. Explorations of the song's different levels of kaona reveal its true intent as a description of the hana aloha (love sorcery) process. Names of places, akua, winds, rains, plants, waters and sea are the main mediums through which this song's kaona are conveyed. All levels of `olapa are welcomed AS LONG AS they can maintain the noho kukuli or papio position.ǧǭ 쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓ꆱ쇓
       
10:30-12NOON Na Iwi O Loko - Hawaiian Poetic Structure Puakea Nogelmeier Haku mele, the art of poetic composition, was appreciated and fostered at every level of Hawaiian society from antiquity up until today. This workship provides an overview of the internal workings and poetic devices of Hawaiian poetry that constitute the iwi, the structure, of this honored form of the language.
1:30-4:30p Hula `Olapa no Kaua`I John Keola Lake Aia Waimea O Ka Lani I Ka Uka O Ka Waiahulu is the selected mele that you will learn. This mele is about the journey of our two ali`i, Queen Emma and Alexander Liholiho, as they traveled up the ridges of Waimea canyon on Kaua`i. You will also learn another hula `olapa, which will be announced at a later time.
  Thursday, 7/28    
8:30-12:30 A Kealia - Huaka`i Pana Maui Cody Pueo Pata This huaka`i provides an opportunity to view the Kealia area of Ma`alaea as mentioned in the mele, "A Kealia". This excursion is used to support the `ike learned in the "A Kealia" hula workshop by pointing out the various environmental features and aspects of the song, plus additional information on the area. However, anyone interested in learning about this Maui-specific pana is also welcomed.
8:30-1:30pm Creative Thinking Through Theatre Games Kipe Ebana This huaka`i will help us connect with our elements of ocean, fire, and `aina. A fun day of traditional theatre games that will test your creative thinking in a hula type of way!. The very games in which produce the award winning show, `Ulalena.
10:30-12noon Haipule Kanaka: Hawaiian Spirituality Intersects with Christian Spirituality John Keola Lake A discusssion on how traditional Hawaiian images and chants intersect with the spiritual values found in Christian beliefs today will be presented. Learn how "Haipule" is a significant force in the spirituality of our kupuna.
1:30-4:30pm He Mo`oali`i No Ihikapalaumaewa Kaleikoa Ka`eo & Kahele Dukelow The workshop will provide an overview of Maui's royal past, specifically looking at mo`olelo, mo`oku`auhau and mele. Participation is mandatory.
10:30-12NOON Na Iwi O Loko - Hawaiian Poetic Structure Puakea Nogelmeier Haku mele, the art of poetic composition, was appreciated and fostered at every level of Hawaiian society from antiquity up until today. This workship provides an overview of the internal workings and poetic devices of Hawaiian poetry that constitute the iwi, the structure, of this honored form of the language.
  Thursday, 7/28    
1:30-4:30pm O na mea e pili `ana ka lua a me ka hula Kyle Nakanelua This presentation will share the things that are similar and different between lua and hula. The characteristics of these many things are interesting indeed.
8:30-4:30pm Returning to Haloa: The Story Continues in Maluhia Johanna Kamaunu & Kaniloa Kamaunu Participants will receive another perspective of the Waihe`e Ahupua`a when the excursion travels to Maluhia. Learn about the heiau history, na mea kanu (the plants), historical events and Talk Story! A strenuous afternoon hike to Waihe`e Ridge is included.
  Friday, 7/29    
       
8:30-4:30pm E Ola O Paeloko Lei Ishikawa, Lopaka Aiwohi, Wayne Ishikawa - Paeloko, Waihe'e "and after a few days, went to a place called Paeloko, at Waihe`e. There he cut down all the coconut tree, and fathered the fiber of the coconut husks in great quantity. This he manufactured into strong cord." (Sites of Maui; Elspeth P. Sterling, 1998)
8:30-2:00pm Habitat Restoration at Kapoho Scott Fisher, Maui Coastal Land Trust Help is needed in working in the loko kalo i`a of Kapoho by clearing out the invasive species which makes this an unusable habitat for the endangered ae`o and `alae ke`oke`o. Because this is an inland fishpond, it is currently dry. (In the past, it was fed from an auwai that ran from Waihe`e river.) The fishpond may date to about the time of Pi`ilani, around 1500 CE.
       
8:30-2:00pm Ho`okahi I Ka Wai Joe Bertram III, South Maui Coastal Heritage Corridor Trail Ho`okahi I Ka Wai (all of one color, harmonious, in unity) is the theme of a series of walks re-establishing the primacy of the Hawaiian transportation system of walking, as fundamental for transportation and recreation in South Maui. To that end, we are taking 4 mile walk through public lands that stretch the length of the Kihei coast. Some clean up and planting will occur, but most important will be the foot-to-ground connection to re-establish the soon-to-be constructed trail.
8:30-2:00 Hui O Wa`a Kaulua Ke`eaumoku Kapu & U`ilani Kapu Hui O Wa`a Kaulua is a non-profit organization which houses 2 double-hulled canoes in Lahaina. Help clear the area as well as beautify the park. A tour of the canoes will also be included.
8:30-12:30pm Ko`ie`ie Fishpond `Ao`ao O Na Loko I`a O Maui Learn about the history of Ko`ie`ie Fishpond and the challenges faced during the revitalization of this native Hawaiian fishpond that's over 500 years old! You'll do your part to preserve this fishpond and surrounding area as `Ao`ao O Na Loko I`a O Maui begins its long awaited journey of revitalizing this cultural treasure.
8:30-1:30 Wetland Restoration at Kealia Glynnis L. Nakai, US Fish and Wildlife Service (6/27/05) The group will work on our wetland restoration project, removing invasis (non-invasive) plants and planting natives grown in our greenhouse. Much of our wetland restoration efforts involves battling invasive species and opening up habitat for Hawai`i's endangered waterbirds (stilts and coots). Even the smallest contributions by Volunteers make a big difference!

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