Hawaiʻi Rising

31. One Stop Center for Micronesians on Hawai‘i Island: ”We Become Our Own Advocates”

An interview with Dr. Wilfred Alik from the One Stop Center for Micronesians on Hawai‘i Island.

The One Stop Center was originally formed after the restoration of Medicaid access to citizens of the Compact of Free Association (COFA) nations to help Micronesians in Hawai‘i sign up for Medicaid coverage. The organization's goal is to empower the diverse Micronesian communities on Hawai‘i island to become their own advocates. In this interview, Dr. Alik shares not only how One Stop Center supports Micronesians in Hawai’i but also the history behind why people from the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia are coming to Hawai’i and the rights they have through the COFA.

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30. Hui Kaloko-Honokōhau: Stewards to the Realm of Kanaloa

A conversation about fishponds, fresh water, and community with Loke Aloua of Hui-Kaloko-Honokōhau.

Hui Kaloko-Honokōhau is dedicated to protecting, preserving, and advancing the natural and cultural resources of Kaloko and the customary and traditional practices of Native Hawaiians of the area. Through practice as kia‘i loko (fishpond guardians), they aim to restore, conserve, and manage the area’s water, natural, cultural, scenic, historic and marine resources for the benefit, education, and enjoyment of the community and future generations.

The hui offers place based education opportunities at Kaloko Fishpond, and works with community and education groups interested in perpetuating Native Hawaiian cultural practices and fishpond rehabilitation.

Facebook: facebook.com/huikalokohonokohau

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29. Kaiāulu ‘o Kahalu‘u: Hawaiian Engineering and ‘Āina Restoration in Kahalu‘u

A conversation with Hi‘iaka Jardine and Jen Nakamura about Hawaiian engineering, food sovereignty, and vigilant community care for ‘āina in the Kahalu‘u ahupua‘a on the windward side of O‘ahu.

Kaiāulu ʻo Kahaluʻu is a grassroots organization created to serve, organize, and uplift Kahaluʻu community voices. It is their mission to mālama the people, resources, history, wahi pana, and community well being of the Kahaluʻu ahupua’a. 

The Kahalu‘u Lo‘i, located in the ‘ili of ‘Āhuimanu within the ahupua‘a of Kahalu‘u, is the largest intact terraced lo‘i on O‘ahu and the best example of Kanaka Maoli expertise in this type of engineering. Kaiāulu ‘o Kahalu‘u is working with multiple stakeholders to properly mālama this special wahi pana.

Website: https://kaiauluokahaluu.wixsite.com/kahaluu

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28. Hui Iwi Kuamo‘o: Restoring the Ancestral Foundation

A conversation about the repatriation and reburial of iwi kūpuna with Halealoha Ayau and Mana Caceres of Hui Iwi Kuamo‘o.

Hui Iwi Kuamoʻo has worked for 32 years to provide care for iwi kūpuna (ancestral Hawaiian bones), moepū (funerary possessions) and mea kapu (sacred objects) through repatriation and reburial, formerly as the Hui Mālama i Nā Kūpuna ʻO Hawai’i Nei. They have travelled overseas to conduct national and international repatriations from museums, government agencies, and private individuals to identify the iwi, advocate for their return, and physically escort them back to Hawaiʻi.

Email: projectiwikuamoo@gmail.com

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27. Hawaiʻi Peace & Justice: A Demilitarized Future for Hawaiʻi

A conversation about the past, present, and future of demilitarization activism with seasoned organizers Joy Enomoto and Kyle Kajihiro from Hawaiʻi Peace & Justice (HPJ).

HPJ is a long-time HPF grantee working to promote peace, social justice, and ea in Hawaiʻi through community organizing, popular education, nonviolent direct action, and art as a tool for social change. HPJ's Koa Futures Initiative aims to develop a strong and dynamic grassroots demilitarization movement that confronts the perilous challenges facing Hawaiʻi and the world, to remove the destructive land use practices of the u.s. military, and grow decolonial futures as kīpuka aloha ʻāina in the midst of military occupation.

Website: https://hawaiipeaceandjustice.org/

 

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Hawaiʻi Rising - Season 2 Trailer

Announcing a new season of Hawaiʻi Rising. Coming soon to all major podcast platforms.

Listening Lounge with HPR Generation Listen

Kenji and Tsuyuno join HPR Generation Listen for a Listening Lounge, hosted by Paige Okamura. A look back at the first year of the show as we revisit clips from past episodes and reflect on the creation of Hawaiʻi Rising.

Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea event information:

Thomas Square (Honolulu): https://lahoihoiea.org/

Pokaʻi Bay (Waiʻanae): https://www.facebook.com/LaHoiWaianae

 

Featuring clips from: 

Ep 1. Hui o Kuapā

Ep 4. Na Waʻa Mauō

Ep 7. Koʻolaupoko Jr. Civic Club

Ep 12. Ka Pā o Lonopūhā

Ep 19. Kalauokekahuli

Ep 26. Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea Honolulu

 

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Talking Story with Uncle Walter Ritte

On our recent trip to Molokai, we got to talk story with Uncle Walter Ritte about the movement for Kahoʻolawe, the search for mana in Pelekunu Valley, and the restoration of Molokai's fish ponds.

Uncle Walter founded Hui o Kuapā in 1989 to restore fish ponds on Molokai. Check out episode 1 of Hawaiʻi Rising for our interview with the current leaders of Hui o Kuapā, Hanohano and Maile Naehu.

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Upcoming: Listening Lounge with HPR’s Gen Listen!

Join us July 15, 7-8pm HST for a live Listening Lounge hosted by HPR's Generation Listen. We'll listen to highlights from the first season of Hawaiʻi Rising and talk story about HPF and the making of the podcast with moderator Paige Okamura, aka DJ Mermaid (host of Hawaiʻi Kulāiwi and Bridging the Gap).

Registration link here and on the HPF website.

UAG Spotlight: Save Kōloa

In our first Urgent Action Grant Spotlight, Elizabeth Okinaka from Save Kōloa shares the latest in the struggle to protect the Kiahuna Burial Cave on Kauaʻi, where a proposed luxury condo project threatens Hawaiian burials, archaeological sites, and two endangered species.

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Savekoloa

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