by hokulea | Jun 22, 2023 | Moananuiākea Voyage, Newsletter
The crew of Hōkūleʻa joined the Alaska Native community of Angoon, or Xutsnoowú Ḵwáan, on Monday, June 19, 2023, for the launch of its first traditional dugout canoe, or yaakw, in 140 years. The 30-foot long canoe made of red cedar was a project led by Tlingit master...
by hokulea | Jun 19, 2023 | Moananuiākea Voyage
The weather cleared and voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa departed Statter Harbor in Juneau early this morning at 4:15 am (Alaska Time), officially starting her four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific. The canoe and voyage received a grand ceremonial blessing and launch...
by hokulea | Jun 15, 2023 | Livestream, Moananuiākea Voyage
Thursday, June 15 – 11am-2pm HST / 1pm-4pm AK The Global Launch event will include Alaska Native and Hawaiian cultural protocols, dances, chants and prayers for a ceremonial send-off for Hōkūleʻa and her crew before they embark on the four-year voyage around the...