‘Ohana Discovery Day

Enjoy workshops, activities, and musical entertainment at the Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints Family History Center.

Hear Hawai‘i Workshops

ʻIolani Palace 364 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Learn about Lonoikamakahiki, the Hawaiian new year, at ʻIolani Palace. Enjoy games, crafts, songs and traditions.

Land Use Commission Workshop

Panel discussion about the function and power of the Land Use Commission sponsored by OHA and the Sierra Club.

Legislative Workshop

Learn about the legislative process, OHA legislative package, and tools/resources for civic engagement. Sponsored by OHA and the Sierra Club.

OHA Hanana: Ulana Lauhala Workshop 1

Mokupapa Discovery Center 76 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

‘Aha Puhala O Puna will share about the various types of hala, preparations to start any ulana project, and will lead group in making a lauhala bracelet.

OHA Hanana: Ulana Lauhala Workshop 2

Mokupapa Discovery Center 76 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

‘Aha Puhala O Puna will share about the various types of hala, preparations to start any ulana project, and will lead group in making a lauhala bracelet.

OHA Hanana: Kaulana Mahina Workshop

Mokupapa Discovery Center 76 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Haunani Miyasato will share about Po Mahina (moon phases), Malama (lunar months), Kaulana Mahina (moon calendar) in relation to mea kanu (planting) and hula plants like ‘ōlena (turmeric), lā’ī (tī), ‘ōhi‘a lehua and palapalai (a fern).

OHA Hanana: Hula Workshop

Mokupapa Discovery Center 76 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Kumu Hula Kaenaaloha Hopkins will share her hula mo‘okū‘auhau and discussion of Aunty Maiki Aiu’s definition of hula as the Hawaiian dance expressing all we see, hear, smell, taste, touch and feel.

Pahi Kaua Workshop with ‘Umi Kai

Bishop Museum 1525 Bernice St., Honolulu, HI, United States

Learn how to make a pahi kaua (war knife) from ʻŌlohe ʻUmi Kai.

Soil Health Workshop

Join a discussion with local staff from the U.S. Dept. of Ag - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and GoFarm about how to assess a soil health test and steps that can be taken to improve it.

Pahi Kaua Workshop

A war knife is made from the nuku (bill) of an aʻu kū (broadbill swordfish).

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