Kiaʻi Throughout History

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Jul 30, 20211 min read

Lā Hoʻi Ho'i Ea

July 31 is a national holiday known as Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea (Sovereignty Restoration Day). The national celebration of La Hoihoi Ea was...

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Aina Momona

Jul 28, 20214 min read

Marion Anderson Kelly

Marion Anderson Kelly (1919-2011) was a brilliant scholar, tireless activist, loving mother and grandmother, and a true beacon of light...

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Aina Momona

Jul 28, 20211 min read

Lynette Cruz

Lynette Cruz, was born in Hilo, but raised in Honolulu in the small neighborhood of Kapāhulu in Kona, Oʻahu. She graduated from Kaimukī...

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ʻĀina Momona

Jun 23, 20212 min read

Moanikeala Akaka

Today we honor the legacy of kia’i and visionary, Aunty Moani Akaka. In the struggle for Hawaiian Rights, few if any have fought longer...

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ʻĀina Momona

Jun 16, 20212 min read

Jean Beniamina

Today we honor the life and legacy of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and education pioneer, Jean Beniamina. Jean Ileialoha Keale Beniamina was a Hawaiian...

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ʻĀina Momona

Jun 10, 20213 min read

Samuel Kamakau

Much of what we know about Hawaiian History can be attributed to the work of today’s featured kiaʻi, Samuel Mānaiakalani Kamakau. Samuel...

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Jun 2, 20212 min read

Lena Machado

For today’s kiaʻi Wednesday, we honor the legacy of Hawai'i's Songbird, Aunty Lena Machado. Lena Kaulumau Wai‘ale‘ale Machado (1903-1974)...

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ʻĀina Momona

May 19, 20212 min read

Duke Kahanamoku

Today we celebrate the life of legendary waterman Duke Kahanamoku. Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku was born on August 24,...

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ʻĀina Momona

May 12, 20213 min read

Gladys Kamakakūokalani ʻAinoa Brandt

Today we celebrate the groundbreaking legacy of educator and civic leader, Gladys Brandt. Gladys A. Brandt (1906-2003), also known as...

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ʻĀina Momona

Apr 28, 20212 min read

William S. Richarson

Today we honor the legacy of one of the most pivotal kiaʻi in Hawaiʻi law and politics of the last century, William S. Richardson....

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ʻĀina Momona

Apr 22, 20213 min read

Ikua Purdy

Today we pay tribute to the great paniolo who paved the way for a generation that came after him, Ikua Purdy. One of the most illustrious...

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ʻĀina Momona

Apr 12, 20212 min read

Hauʻoli Lā Hānau e Walter Ritte

Walter Ritte (Born April 12, 1945) has been a pillar of social activism in Hawaiʻi for over 40 years. Below are resources where you can...

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ʻĀina Momona

Apr 7, 20213 min read

John Ka’imikaua

John Wilbert Edmond Keanuenue Ka’imikaua (1958-2006) was a profound chanter, artist, storyteller, historian, writer, and well known Kumu...

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ʻĀina Momona

Mar 31, 20213 min read

Emma Kaʻilikapuolono Nakuina

Emma Kaʻilikapuolono Metcalf Beckley Nakuina (March 5, 1847-April 27, 1929) is widely regarded as the first female judge of Hawaiʻi. She...

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5 Fun Facts about Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole

ʻĀina Momona

Mar 26, 20212 min read

5 Fun Facts about Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole

On this day in 1871, Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole was born in Koloa, Kaua’i. While it is very well known that he played an important...

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ʻĀina Momona

Mar 24, 20212 min read

Patrice Namaka Wiggin Bacon

Patience Elmay Namakauahoaokawenaulaokalaniikikikalaninui Wiggin Bacon (1920-2021) was a living connection to old Hawaiʻi, a repository...

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ʻĀina Momona

Mar 18, 20212 min read

Kini Kapahu Wilson

We continue our #womenshistorymonth series by paying homage to Kini Kapahu Wilson Kini Kapahu Wilson (1872-1962), also known as Jennie,...

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ʻĀina Momona

Mar 10, 20212 min read

Rosalie Keliʻinoe

Rosalie Enos Lyons Keliʻinoi (September 18, 1875 – November 2, 1952) was a Hawaiian politician. She was elected in 1925 to represent...

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ʻĀina Momona

Mar 4, 20212 min read

Isabella Aiona Abbott

In honor of #womenshistorymonth we dedicate this post to none other than Isabella Aiona Abbott. Isabella Aiona Abbott (June 20, 1919 –...

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ʻĀina Momona

Feb 25, 20212 min read

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

To continue with our kia‘i throughout history, we wanted to highlight some facts about one of the most world-renowned kanaka musicians in...

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