#‘Aha Pūnana Leo

Fairmont Kea Lani is proud to present Ho‘okumu: A Celebration of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, a free community event,on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This special day will honor ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi in recognition of Hawaiian Language Month and offer guests an immersive experience celebrating Hawaiian language, culture, and community.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs awarded a $79,514 grant to ʻAha Pūnana Leo, Inc. for their “Noiʻi OHA” program aimed at increasing the Hawaiian language fluency of families with children in Hawaiian Medium Early Childhood Education.

Since ‘Aha Pūnana Leo started 40 years ago in 1983, its founders and board of directors have demonstrated a vision of “E Ola Ka ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i” (the Hawaiian language shall live on) to lay a foundation for school systems and communities to carry out their everyday life in ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i.