KS Kapālama's cultural in-service day was held both on and off the campus. These participants walked inside the 1,500-foot Waiheʻe Tunnel that provides water to Windward Oʻahu from Kahaluʻu to Kailua. They learned about the island’s water cycle, watershed areas and Hawaiiʻi's rich cultural history.
A visit to Mokauea Island included a short canoe ride for the participants. There they learned about Oʻahu’s last fishing village and the efforts to environmentally and culturally restore the island.
The KSK transportation team transported staff members to and from the off-campus workshops.
On-campus, Visual Arts Department Head Don Harvey briefs participants about the hike he will lead behind the campus and into Kalihi Valley where archeological sites can be found.
Laʻakapu Lenchanko and Snowbird Bento begin their ʻoli (chant) workshop appropriately with an ʻoli. This intermediate level class was conducted in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.
Staff discuss in small groups their understanding of aloha ʻāina or Hawaiian patriotism in this day and age.
Participants learned about basic lomi lomi, Hawaiian massage, at Keanakamanō, the peaceful cultural garden at the entrance to the campus.
The magic of converting sunlight to electricity was demonstrated using solar cell classroom sets that are now available at each KS campus.
This workshop taught participants how to create an ʻohe kāpala stamp that can be used for printing designs on cloth.
Participants learn how to prepare Hawaiian food at the campus' Kaʻiwakīlomoku Hawaiian Cultural Center.
Library assistant Robyn Nuuhiwa mashes sweet potatoes into a paste.
Participants learn how to make a ti leaf “maile style” lei at the campus Heritage Center.
Christian and Hawaiian values were discussed in this workshop at the chapel.
Director of Hawaiian Language Advancement Keoni Kelekolio led a workshop focusing on building basic Hawaiian language skills.
Participants shared their perspectives on Hawaiian culture-based education in this workshop.
Panelists present multiple perspectives on Hawaiian issues as part of a workshop on developing and fostering independent thinkers.
