Program Description:

Hanohano Kalalea is an intersession program that prioritizes Kanaka Maoli methods of self-sufficiency through the perpetuation of culture-based practices, including mahina ʻai (farming food), hānai holoholona (animal husbandry), ʻoihana lawaiʻa (fishing), and hoʻomākaukau meaʻai (food preparation). Programming will also be supported by introductory examinations of moʻolelo (history), mele (songs, chant) and hula (dance) that support and encourage mauli ola (health and wellness).

 

Dates:

• May 16th: Open Registration

• June 12th-July 1st: Summer Programming (9:00am-3:00pm)

 

Objectives:

• Students will explore the importance of piko as a place and how to reconnect to the moku (district) of Koʻolau.

• Students will gain real life experiences in an array of culture-based practices with focus on mahina ʻai (farming food), hānai holoholona (animal husbandry), ʻoihana lawaiʻa (fishing), and hoʻomākaukau meaʻai (food preparation).

• Students will gain and create cultural artifacts that will align to the ʻIke Hawaiʻi Framework of Kanuikapono.

• Students will engage and participate in place-based and project-based activities that align with Kanuikapono's Mission and Vision.

Outcomes:

• Students will participate in processing chickens.

• Students will learn to prepare a meal for their families and will take home supplies to replicate the meal at home.

• Students will learn at least two different techniques for each method of food production, including mahina ʻai, hānai holoholona, ʻoihana lawaiʻa, and hoʻomākaukau meaʻai.

• Students will learn two sets of mele and hula.

• Students will learn the significance of mauli ola in Hawaiʻi.

• Students will create 3-5 cultural artifacts that will be used in the academic hōʻike at the completion of the program.