Moananuiākea Connections: A FestPAC Forward Event

Moananuiākea Connections: A FestPAC Forward Event

Welina e nā hoa makamaka,

In June of 2024, Hawai‘i had the privilege of hosting the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture. The Kamehameha Schools hosted a 3-day event for students, ‘ohana, and the community of Hawai‘i to engage their Pacific extended families through a variety of programming like song and dance workshops, traditional games, performances and more.

As the momentum generated by our time together at FestPAC Hawai‘i continues to ripple across Moananuiākea, Kamehameha Schools’ Kaʻiwakīloumoku Pacific Indigenous Institute invites you to the first in a series of events for the 2024-2025 school year.

Please find attached a flyer with information about our Fall events and we ask you to consider sharing with your networks.

Tahitian Song and Dance Workshop

The first event is a Song and Dance Workshop, open and free to the public. This evening activity is an interactive engagement for people of all ages and levels of skill. The workshop will be led by Manari‘i and Nalini Gauthier, leaders of the award-winning Hawai‘i-based Tahitian dance troupe, Tahiti Mana. They will be teaching a Tahitian song and the accompanying dance for kāne and wāhine.

Film Screening

Our second event is provided through a collaborative effort between FIFO, the Center for Pacific Island Studies, and the Kamehameha Schools Ka‘īwakīloumoku Pacific Indigenous Institute. “The Return of Polynesian Treasures” is a film that tells the moving story of the reclaiming of Polynesian heritage and identity, symbolized by the return of emblematic works of art to Polynesian soil after a long exile. There will be a panel presentation following the film screening with the Director of the Musee de Tahiti et des Iles, Miriama Bono and Tahitian kapa maker/artist, Hinatea Colombani.

For more information, please contact Snowbird Bento at snbento@ksbe.edu.

We look forward to the opportunity of engaging with you and building upon our Moananuiākea Connections!

🌟 Exciting Announcement: SY 25-26 Open Enrollment is Here! 🌟Aloha kākou! We are officially accepting admissions applications for the 2025-2026 school year! This is your chance to enroll your keiki from Kindergarten to Grade 8 in a vibrant environment that is Hawaiian culture-based education.Our unique approach combines project-based learning with the rich traditions of the ahupuaʻa (land system) and mahiʻai (Hawaiian Agriculture) practices, fostering a deep connection to our ʻāina (land) and moʻomeheu (culture). Your child will thrive as they explore, create, and engage with their surroundings in meaningful ways.If you or someone you know is eager to secure a spot, don’t wait! Complete the Student Interest Form today to kickstart the enrollment process. Spaces are filling up fast, and we don’t want your keiki to miss out on this amazing opportunity for growth and learning. Please share this information with others you feel would be interested.Join our learning community where knowledge meets fun, and let’s make unforgettable memories together! 🌈Mahalo, and let’s get started! 📚✨ ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
🌺 Aloha, Nā Wai Ola ‘Ohana! 🌺 It’s Spirit Week this week! 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
Aloha! La 'Ohana is next Friday, March 14th! Come support your keiki and see all they've learned this quarter.RSVP at tinyurl.com/hapaha25 Mahalo! ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook