UPDATE: A few hours after this post went up, the Hawaii Judiciary announced that it had recalled the bench warrant against Kaleikoa Ka‘eo. Here's their statement in full: HONOLULU, HI – This morning, Maui District Court Judge Blaine Kobayashi issued an order recalling the bench warrant in State v. Samuel Kaleikoa Kaeo, case number 2DCW-17-0002038. Therefore, Mr. Kaeo is not … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Activists plan demonstration in defense of Kaleikoa Ka`eo’s right to speak Hawaiian
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Ha`upu: A Hawaiian Opera at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
You can see Ha`upu: A Hawaiian Opera at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center this Saturday, April 29. The opera is tells the story of Hina, a female ali`i from Hilo who's kidnapped by Kapepe`ekauila, a rogue ali`i from Molokai. See Kana and Nihau (Hina’s sons) forge an attack on Kapepe`ekauila’s fortress high atop the cliffs of Ha`upu. The opera will be presented in Hawaiian. … [Read more...] about Ha`upu: A Hawaiian Opera at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
University of Hawaii Press publishes new Hawaiian language journal ‘Palapala’
University of Hawaii Press is now publishing Palapala, a new Hawaiian language journal. The journal includes a variety of academic essays, reviews and analyses related to the Hawaiian language. "The journal will also include reviews of any significant technologies relating to research in Hawaiian language and literature as well as book reviews and reports on the state of … [Read more...] about University of Hawaii Press publishes new Hawaiian language journal ‘Palapala’
Kamehameha students inspire Pukalani Superette to introduce Hawaiian language labels
Pukalani Superette is supporting Kamehameha Schools' students in their effort to advance Hawaiian cultural traditions and language through the use of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi labels on many of its store products. The Ola Nā Iwi Club on the Kamehameha School Maui Campus is dedicated to perpetuating Hawaiian culture and language; in Hawaiian, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi means Hawaiian language and, … [Read more...] about Kamehameha students inspire Pukalani Superette to introduce Hawaiian language labels