15th Annual Hoolaulea

Hoolaulea-2012-2

The Hana Cultural Center and Museum is holding it's 15th annual Ho'olaule'a Saturday August 4th, 2012 at the Hana Store Fairgrounds. The event is featuring a silent auction, lucky draw, local food, local music, cultural demonstration, keiki activities, local crafts, and more. Join them on Facebook: HanaCulturalCenter   … [Read more...]

Native Hawaiian Recognition Bill Becomes Law

Hawaiian Sovereignty step

A bill that formally recognizes Native Hawaiian people as “the only indigenous, aboriginal, maoli people of Hawai‘i,” was signed into law by Governor Neil Abercrombie on July 6, 2012. U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka, who has been trying to pass a Native Hawaiian recognition bill at the federal level, applauded the signing of the measure, saying the right … [Read more...]

Ku-ula, the Fish God of Hawaii

Ku-ula

Translated from Moke Manu by M.K. Nakuina The story of Ku-ula, considered by ancient Hawaiians as the deity presiding over and controlling the fish of the sea,--a story still believed by many of them to-day,--is translated and somewhat condensed from an account prepared by a recognized legendary bard of these islands. The name of Ku-ula is known from the … [Read more...]

Google Speaks Hawaiian Language Now

Keola Donaghy

Search in Hawaiian using Google: http://www.google.com/intl/haw/ On August 26th CNN reported that, 'Google's got a new way to surf the Internet, Hawaiian style'. For Hawaiian educators, the addition of Hawaiian is a small step toward legitimizing a language that is considered "critically endangered" by the United Nations. "It's the capstone of a … [Read more...]

Native Legends Part I and II

Hawaiian Folk Tales

I came across this fascinating book entitled: Hawaiian Folk Tales written by Thos. G. Thrum in 1907. You can read the first two chapters here or the entire book on Google Books. Just search for 'Hawaiian Folk Tales'. I. Legends Resembling Old Testament History By Rev. C. M. Hyde, D.D In the first volume of Judge Fornander’s elaborate work on “The … [Read more...]