Native Hawaiian Wellness Gathering, Aug. 10

Hui No Ke Ola Pono, Maui’s Native Hawaiian Health Care System, announces its 2nd Annual ‘Aha Mauliola or Native Hawaiian Wellness Gathering.

The Native Hawaiian Wellness Gathering will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

‘Aha Mauliola is a community initiative established by HNKOP to explore the many ways traditional Hawaiian culture and practices can support and encourage health and wellness. This unique event brings together the Native Hawaiian and Maui community for keiki activities, cultural workshops, health screenings and speakers, free keiki dental services, entertainment, food, crafts and more utilizing Native Hawaiian values, beliefs and practices to enhance lifestyle choices.

Hui No Ke Ola Pono is currently accepting vendor applications for participation by Native Hawaiian-focused and serving organizations. This event is sponsored by the University of Hawai‘i Maui College, Kaiser Permanente, HMSA, Papa Ola Lōkahi, Matson, Maui Oil Co. and Blue Zones Project – Hawai‘i.

Native Hawaiian groups, organizations, resource vendors and cultural practitioners are invited to participate and provide outreach and share with the community their services and crafts.

Space is limited and based on availability. For more information and booth applications call Lori Feiteira at 244-4647 x6841.

For more information about Hui No Ke Ola Pono, visit https://hnkop.org/.