by Todd Yamashita | Jul 31, 2018 | Hikianalia Updates, News, Newsletter, Teachers, World Wide Voyage
With forecasts showing unfavorable winds, Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) leadership will continue to hold the departure of Hikianalia until conditions improve. PVS has been working closely with the National Weather Service to monitor the weather to determine the...
by Todd Yamashita | Mar 2, 2018 | Education, Nā Kelamoku, Newsletter, Polynesian Navigation Resources, Programs, Teachers, World Wide Voyage
Great news for those of you interested in learning what it takes to become a Polynesian voyager – there are still a handful of seats available. Please apply ASAP! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a crewmember on a voyaging canoe? Now here’s your...
by Todd Yamashita | Jan 30, 2018 | Education, Newsletter, PVS Partners, Teachers, World Wide Voyage
The following post comes to us from our education partners at the University of Hawaiʻi and spotlights the the extraordinary work of Polynesian Voyaging Society crewmember Linda Furuto. The piece also serves as an open call to all interested educators, not just math...
by Todd Yamashita | Jan 18, 2018 | Education, News, Newsletter, Teachers, World Wide Voyage
Maryknoll School held a tree planting ceremony today to mark a school-wide commitment to Mālama Honua (“care for the planet”) along with Pwo Navigator Nainoa Thompson. Thompson, who was honored by Maryknoll as the 2018 Kekumano Honoree for his service and leadership...
by Todd Yamashita | Dec 29, 2017 | Curriculum, Education, Newsletter, Teachers, World Wide Voyage
A Song Kit for All Many children have seen the Disney film, Moana, about the amazing tradition of the voyaging canoes of Polynesia. We have a real life story of how our ancient voyaging tradition came to life in Hōkūleʻa and the great accomplishment of her worldwide...
by Bryson Hoe | Aug 23, 2017 | Cultural, Education, Malama Honua Selects, Newsletter, Photo Galleries, Teachers, Updates, World Wide Voyage
More than 1,300 students, faculty and staff from the Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus made their way to Honolua Bay to welcome Hōkūleʻa home from her momentous voyage around the world. Additionally, hundreds of community members and supporters from around Maui also...