You may think you know Hawaii. But there’s more to these stunning islands than white-sand beaches and breezy palm trees.

They are an insight into our Pacific understandings ... practiced by māhū and others today. Wong-Kalu says Hawaiian culture places a greater emphasis on the importance of what one can contribute ...

These activities also offer deep insights into the cultural values and practices that define Hawaiian life. As my time in Hawaii came to an end, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude.

It’s a longstanding fight Native Hawaiians are determined to end: businesses profiting from Hawaiian culture. Companies, particularly those not owned by Native Hawaiians, have been criticized ...

HONOLULU, Hawai'i (Island News) -- Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, a revered Native Hawaiian teacher and cultural practitioner ... Kumu Hina's profound insights and infectious aloha spirit captivated ...

Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Civil Eats report that while more Native Hawaiians live in the continental U.S. than ...

But a canoe launched half a century ago helped turn Hawaiian culture from a source of shame to one of pride, reviving the skill of traveling the seas by decoding the stars, waves and weather.

He appeared in multiple surfing documentaries and published work about the history of Hawaii and its culture. The presentation at the Kennedy Center focused on his book "Waves of Resistance ...

“He was an emissary, an ambassador, advancing Hawaii to the world. And he was right for his time. He exported the best of us. He represented a culture that was alive, and he was the (leader of ...

one that holds an important place in Native Hawaiian culture. When it was clear decades ago that the chatty, intelligent birds were heading toward extinction, they were brought into captivity as a ...