Spring 2023 - Hanohano Kalalea

Full program description

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

 

Dates:

March 13th-17th - Spring Programming

9:00am-3:00pm

 

Student Learning Outcomes

• Students explored the importance of piko as a place and how to reconnect to the moku (district) of Koʻolau. Students learned the 8 wahi pana and traditional names of the Moku o Koʻolau that were included in mele such Hanohano Kalalea.

• Students created take home ʻohana food kits that include homemade teriyaki sauce that integrated math thru measurement and homemade croutons made in the dehydration process.

• Students learned to make healthy snacks and meals that included fresh healthy and organic ingredients.

• Students learned the importance of Mauliola and traditional practices of health and wellness.

• Students gained real life experiences in an array of culture-based practices with focus on mahina ʻai (farming food), hoʻomākaukau meaʻai (food preparation).

• Students created traditional Hawaiian dishes that included lau lau Puaʻa and hoiʻo salad that incorporated Hawaiian language and math measurement.

• Students built multiple chicken tractors that are used to house chickens for food sustainability projects for the upcoming summer program.

• Students created cultural artifacts that aligned to the ʻIke Hawaiʻi Framework of Kanuikapono. That included Hawaiian values that we shared through art pieces created by haumana.

• Students engaged and participated in place based and project based activities that align with Kanuikapono Mission and Vision and fostered Mauliola lifestyles.