Kūlaniākea, Ke Kula ʻo Kamakau, Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Pūʻōhala, ʻAhahui ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, and Kanaeokana will host Ola Ka ʻĪ, a Hawaiian language fair on Jan. 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Windward Mall Center Stage. Similar to the event held in February 2020, Ola Ka ʻĪ will once again usher in Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month) with an exciting offering of student-led entertainment and storytelling, “make & take” stations, games, and informational booths. This year there is an added bonus of a Hawaiian language speech competition for students in grades K-12.
Hosted by Ekela Kaniaupio- Crozier and Hauʻoli Akaka. To enter the Hawaiian language speech competition at any of the Ola Ka ʻĪ events, please email advocacy@kanaeokana.net for a link to register.