Nā Papahana
Programs
OUR PILLARS
Education &
Perpetuation
Climate Resilience & Stewardship
Community Engagement &
Self-determination
Farming & Food Security
Education & Preservation
Ho’ola Kākou
Hoʻola Kākou connects visitors to ancestral Hawaiian lands and practices. Visitors learn the history of Kaʻala Farm and its significant impact to the Hawaiian cultural movement. The program serves as an introduction to the traditional Hawaiian land tenure system and the worldview of Aloha ʻĀina from which it developed.
Visitors walk the pre-contact loʻi at the Kaʻala Cultural Learning Center. They may also experience the loʻi by cleaning, planting or preparing one for planting. In addition, visitors learn about kapa making and its importance to the people of old.
Pua Kaiāulu x PALS
An immersive five-week summer program designed to engage Waiʻanae students in ʻāina-based problem solving through Hawaiian cultural values and practices. The program connects interns with Hawaiian practitioners, industry professionals, and community leaders to understand community issues, contribute solutions, and provide youth voices rooted in indigenous knowledge.
Students participate in academic lectures, hands-on service, and networking events via strategically organized huakaʻi. The Cultural Learning Center at Kaʻala serves as a base to help students learn new skills, grow as individuals, and cultivate their voices as emerging leaders.
This program is a collaborative effort with the University of Hawai’i PLACES (Place-based Learning and Community Engagement in School).
Contact PALS if interested.