#ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
Hawaiian Moment — some frequently mispronounced words in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
Kiawe – Lilikoʻi – Haʻikū Kiawe – (often times pronounced as Keawe) – Is a species of mesquite tree. It is a thorny tree, native to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. While threatened in its native habitat, it is considered an invasive species in many other places. The kiawe is a spreading bush or moderately sized […]
Department of ʻŌiwi Resources to invest approximately $450K in 9 local projects
The County of Maui Department of ʻŌiwi Resources is investing approximately $450,000 into nine projects under its core divisions, Kīpuka, Kumuwaiola and Pai Ka Leo.
3 Hawaiian Immersion students from Maui ask for help to get to D.C.
Three Hawaiian language immersion students from Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Kekaulike on Maui are calling on the community to help raise $12,000 to represent Hawai‘i at the 2025 National ʻŌlelo Hawai‘i Showcase in Washington, D.C., this June.
Hawaiʻi Judiciary reaffirms commitment to providing language access to the courts
The Executive Order does not impact Hawaiʻi’s recognition of both English and ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi as the state’s official languages. The Judiciary reaffirms its policy of allowing people to communicate with the courts in either language.
Ka ʻIwa Hoʻolaʻi brings the sound of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi to Disneyland
Families from Ka ʻIwa Hoʻolaʻi, a hui (group) dedicated to celebrating and normalizing the use of Hawaiian language, traveled to Disneyland, bringing their culture and language with them.
Ola Ka ʻĪ event celebrates Hawaiian Language Month on Maui
A hui of Hawaiian organizations led by the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, Kanaeokana, Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu and others hosted Ola ka ʻĪ Maui Nui at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Saturday, Feb. 17. The event was the third Ola Ka ʻĪ in a series of Hawaiian language fairs happening throughout Hawaiʻi in February, Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month).
