Mālama Honua 2016 West Hawai‘i Events with the Hikianalia

Sunday, February 28, afternoon
Community welcomes Hikianalia (weather permitting)

Location: Kohala Waho, Kawaihae
Join the host ‘ohana in welcoming the canoe.
Potluck for community participants and wa‘a ‘ohana—bring something to share.

Wednesday, March 2, 5:30–8pm
Music and stories from the the canoe

Location: Pu‘ukoholā Heiau, Lonoouali‘i
This event is free and open to all families and community members.
Stories and music led by Chadd Paishon, Maulili Dickson, and the Makali‘i ‘Ohana and the ‘Ohana Wa‘a.
Peace flag making for keiki.
Bring your picnic dinner, chairs/mat, and a flashlight.
RSVP: Hokulea.com/events

Friday, March 4
Education Engagement Day

Location: All throughout West Hawai‘i.
Organize and pair up schools and community organizations who mālama honua for community service learning or classroom visitation.
RSVP: Na Kalai Waa

Saturday, March 5, 8–10am
Wa‘a Talks

Location: Pua ka Ilima (Kawaihae Sand Flats)
Geared for educators: E Lau Hoe Wa‘a Teacher Training Activites.
RSVP: Hokulea.com/events

Saturday, March 5, 10am–1pm
Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage Festival

Location: Pua ka Ilima (Kawaihae Sand Flats)
This event is free and open to all families and community members.
Three Demonstrations—Fish, Water Safety, Wa‘a Oli/Mele.
Community Partner Booths.

Wednesday, March 9, 5–7pm
Wa‘a Talks

Kona: Keauhou Shopping Center
Special Guest Speaker Celeste Ha‘o from Imiloa Astronomy Center sharing the Kolea Wa‘a Tool Kit. (Soon to be available to teachers.)
RSVP: Hokulea.com/events

Friday, March 11, 10–11:30am
Special screening for schools

Location: Kahilu Theatre
Screening of Te Mana o Te Moana.
$2 Event Fee
RSVP: KALO

Saturday, March 12, 10am–2pm
Make Happy, A hui hou Hikianalia

Location: Kawaihae
Community is invited to say A Hui Hou to Hikianalia.
Potluck for community participants and wa‘a ‘ohana—bring something to share.