by Alison Andrews | May 12, 2017 | Newsletter, Teachers, Updates, World Wide Voyage
This blog is a repost of Hawai‘i State Department of Education Superintendent, Kathryn Matayoshi’s blog, Supt’s Corner: Keeping the Promise. Four years ago, educational leaders from Hawai‘i’s K-12, early ed and post-secondary institutions pledged in a “Promise...
by Alison Andrews | Apr 25, 2017 | Education, Teachers, World Wide Voyage
“When we learned about Nainoa Thompson, the Hōkūleʻa crew and the mission of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, we knew we had found kindred souls…. Our school was grown to give opportunities to students to understand the past and the repercussions of behaviors...
by Alison Andrews | Apr 18, 2017 | Newsletter, Photo Galleries, Teachers, Updates, World Wide Voyage
Hōkūle‘a, Hikianalia, and their crews were welcomed by the Mahina community on April 14th, 2017. The crews enjoyed performances of traditional song and dance from people of all ages during the arrival celebration hosted on the shores of Mahina, which is near Papeete...
by Alison Andrews | Apr 13, 2017 | Newsletter, Photo Galleries, Teachers, Updates, World Wide Voyage
Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia have arrived in Tahiti! This arrival marks the first time the sister canoes have reunited since the vessels embarked on separate Mālama Honua sail plans in spring of 2015 – when Hikianalia sailed for the Hawaiian Islands to advance the...
by Alison Andrews | Apr 12, 2017 | Newsletter, Photo Galleries, Teachers, Updates, World Wide Voyage
Crew blog by Duane Desoto Today we sailed along the east side of Rangiroa around 10am. This was our last visual marker prior to heading Manu Kona for Tahiti. Winds were steady and the sea was calm. Kaleo, prior to our closeup look at Rangiroa, had us look at the color...