Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi celebrations held across the pae ʻāina from late January through early March brought together thousands of ʻohana and community members who actively participated in Hawaiian Language speech competitions, kōnane tournaments, and so much more.
These events uplift ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi through practice, competition, and community engagement, creating meaningful spaces for learners and speakers of all ages to grow and thrive.
Mahalo nui to all the ʻohana, kumu, and community members who continue to support and celebrate our language. This year’s celebrations were especially meaningful as we honored the 200th birthday of Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani, a steadfast champion of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and Hawaiian identity. E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!
E Hoʻomaikaʻi to the first place winners at Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi speech competitions across the pae ʻāina!
Hoʻokūkū ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ma Koʻolau (Ianuali 30)
- Kuaola Lum (Papa Mālaaʻo)
- Kaʻaukai Soares (Papa 1-2)
- Kamāhana Watson (Papa 3-5)
- Kaʻio Walk (Papa 6-8)
- Melenaʻa Malohi (Papa 9-10)
- Moani Mirafuentes (Papa 11-12)
Hoʻokūkū ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ma Hilo (Pepeluali 6)
- Makahanaloa Frazier (Pae Kamaliʻi)
- Lunia Damas (Pae Keiki I)
- Kamehanaokalā Springer (Pae Keiki II)
- Uluaʻe Kealiʻikanakaʻoleohalililani (Pae ʻŌpio I)
Hoʻokūkū ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ma Maui Nui (Pepeluali 13)
- Kamakani Bailey (Papa M-2)
- Kaimalino Waiʻohu (Papa 3-5)
- Hilinaʻi Nelson (Papa 6-8)
- Lexianne Hōkūaonani Carlos (Papa 9-12)
Hoʻokūkū ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ma Honolulu (Pepeluali 27)
- Keēweʻula Keala-Quinabo (Papa M-2)
- Makamae Tario (Papa 3-5)
- Manohā Yen (Papa 6-8)
- Haʻalei Lum-Ho (Papa 9-12)
Hoʻokūkū ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ma Kauaʻi me Niʻihau (Pepeluali 27)
- Hiʻilani Phuthamma (Papa M-2)
- Aukai Kaʻahili Leong (Papa 3-5)
- Ululena Vincent (Papa 6-8)
Hoʻokūkū ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ma Kona (Malaki 6)
- Kalamakū Kanuha (Papa Pūnana Leo – 1)
- Kealaula Perry (Papa 1-3)
- Mahina Abril (Papa 4-6)
- Hineliʻi Kahoʻonei (Papa 7-12)
- Hoʻomaluhia Kahananui (Papa 2-6 for Pāleoleo)
- Kaiwikoʻo, Wiwiana, Helena & Kealaula (Papa 2-5 for Mele)
- Keʻala Kahananui (Storytelling)
Kōnane Winners
- Steveni Poulivaati & Yuna Inoue – Hilo
- ʻAukai Kaʻahili Leong – Kauaʻi/Niʻihau
