The ‘Imi Hakuhia (Innovations) team from the Kamehameha Schools Strategy and Innovation Group recently hosted E Alu Pū Kākou – an ‘aha (gathering) of community leaders who worked together to empower those working within our communities to build a thriving lāhui.
The organizations these leaders represent are all participants in the Innovation team’s portfolio. Each leader was invited to participate in the event based on their organization’s commitment to Hawai‘i and the exemplary work they do amongst the lāhui kānaka: nā kua o ka ‘āina – the backbone of the land.
Over 33 leaders from across the pae ʻāina, representing various organizations and segments of our community, attended the two-day “Community of Practice” (CoP) on KS ‘āina in Punalu‘u and Ka Waiwai in Mō‘ili‘ili. A CoP is a gathering of those who share a common concern or passion who learn to improve their skills and expertise through interaction.
The goals of the ‘aha were to:
- Amplify impact and embolden the next generation of alaka‘i in our communities
- Empower the next generation of leaders with access to information, knowledge, and naʻauao to propel our lāhui forward, and to
- Foster trust among key partners and build foundations for collaborative systems of change.
Great possibilities start with words, and build through uplifting conversations. The KS Innovations team provided spaces and time for leaders to launa just as our kūpuna sought to: he alo a he alo (face-to-face).
KS will continue to support the efforts of community partners in working to improve the state of kānaka and the entire lāhui Hawai‘i, just as the Hawaiian proverb says: A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia – “No task is too big when done together by all.”
Community of Practice Attendees
KS invited community leaders from across the pae ʻāina to attended a two-day “Community of Practice” (CoP) on KS ‘āina in Punalu‘u and Ka Waiwai in Mō‘ili‘ili. A CoP is a gathering of those who share a common concern or passion who learn to improve their skills and expertise through interaction. Following are the participating leaders, and the organizations and programs they represent:
Nalani Choy
721 LLC – Ka Piko ʻO Waialua
Jamee Miller
ASU Education Through eXploration – ASU Virtual Field Trips
Noe’au Peralto
Consuelo Foundation/Islander Institute – ʻĀina Engagement Fellowship/v.2.0
Claren Beaudet and Kaimana Barcarse
Five Mountains Alliance – Kīpuka O Ke Ola
John “Prime” Hina
Hawaiʻi Capital Cultural Coalition – Living Legacy Project - Ke Kanakolu
Tom Matsuda
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation – Children’s Behaviorial Health Initiative
Jessica Munoz
Hōʻola Nā Pua – Hōʻola Nā Pua
Wayde Lee
Kahua Ola Hou – Wahi Kanaʻaho
Joy Salvador
Ke Kula ʻO Piʻilani - Ke Kula ʻO Piʻilani Maui Immersion School
Kihei Nahale-a
KEY Project – Na Moʻo: Kuleana Project
Andrew Aoki
Mālama Learning Center – Islander Scholars
Chris Cramer
Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center – Punawai O Kānewai
Donovan Kealoha
Purple Maiʻa – Kaikaina Program
Kanilehua Kim
Queen’s Medical Center – Queenʻs Family Treatment Center: Piko Project
Kalewa Correa
Smithsonian Asian Pacific American – Smithsonian ‘Ae Kai Documentary
Jamie Makasobe, Keoni Lee and Mahina Duarte
Waiwai, LLC – Kawaiwai
Desiree DeSoto and Keith Lambert
Whitworth University – Whitworth
Kaliko Baker
Halele’a Arts Foundation – Kū‘ula Leo
Joy Kono
Kamehameha Schools – NHAP - Imua Fund/Huai Fund
Manaola Yap
Manaola/Hale Kua – Manaola/Hale Kua
Miki Tomita and Stephanie Shipton
Education Incubator – Moonshot Laboratory Hawai‘i
UNABLE TO ATTEND:
Kaui Sang
Nā Leo Kākoʻo o Oʻahu – Ka ʻAuwai Kaiapuni
Amy Brinker
Kupu – Kakaʻako Donation Station
Joanne Wong-Kam
Kamehameha Schools – Kealaula: WCHCBE (Tri-Campus)
Duane Kurisu
Hawaiʻi Asia Pacific Association – Peace Initiative
Jacob Ka’ōmakaokalā Aki
Peace Child International Hawaiʻi – World Youth Congress
The leaders were invited to participate in the event based on their organization’s commitment to Hawai‘i and the exemplary work they do in the communities.
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