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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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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ʻĀina Momona
Feb 18, 20211 min read
Keala Kawa'auhau
Donald Keala Kawa’auhau, Jr. (April 09, 1971 - August 27, 2018) was a Native Hawaiian activist, Hawaiian Language teacher, radio...
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ʻĀina Momona
Feb 4, 20215 min read
A Conversation with Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
In a recent Zoom interview, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu spoke with Āina Momona about her background, her thoughts about aloha ʻāina and the...
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ʻĀina Momona
Jan 28, 20212 min read
Frenchy DeSoto
Adelaide Keanuenueokalaninuiamamao "Frenchy" DeSoto (February 4, 1929 - January 21, 2011) was a kupuna of the Native Hawaiian movement, a...
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ʻĀina Momona
Jan 21, 20212 min read
Queen Liliʻuokalani
We wanted to dedicate this post to sharing 5 fun facts about Queen Liliʻuokalani taken from the book "Liliʻuokalani” by Ruby Hasegawa...
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ʻĀina Momona
Jan 14, 20212 min read
Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell
Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell (May 14, 1937 - March 15, 2012) best known as "Uncle Charlie", was a Native Hawaiian leader, cultural...
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ʻĀina Momona
Dec 24, 20208 min read
A Conversation with Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio
In a recent Zoom interview, Dr. Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio spoke with Āina Momona about her background, her experience during the...
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ʻĀina Momona
Dec 17, 20203 min read
ʻIolani Luahine
ʻIolani Luahine (January 31, 1915 – December 10, 1978), born Harriet Lanihau Makekau, was a native Hawaiian kumu hula, dancer, chanter...
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ʻĀina Momona
Dec 2, 20202 min read
Kimo Mitchell
James Kimo Mitchell was the other was born in Keanae, Maui on February 15, 1952, the youngest of Harry Mitchell Sr. and Pearl Mitchell’s...
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