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Mokuʻula in focus: Input sought on master plan for Lahaina Royal Complex, building a ‘living framework’
The completion of a master plan does not translate to immediate construction, but rather establishes a “living framework” for subsequent environmental reviews, historic reviews, permitting and multi-phase implementation over generations.
‘EA (SOVEREIGN)’ brings Lahaina land struggle to global stage at imagineNATIVE
“EA (SOVEREIGN),” the feature-length documentary exploring the enduring relationship between people, land, and memory, will have its international premiere at the prestigious 2026 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival in Toronto, Canada.
19th-century Hawaiian mele recorded for upcoming documentary Ea released on digital platforms
A powerful new recording of the 19th-century Hawaiian mele “E Hoʻi ka Nani i Mokuʻula” is now available, performed by Keʻeaumoku Kapu and Uʻilani Kapu and created as part of the forthcoming documentary film Ea.
Elizabeth Kamaile Kahailihauwelo Kekahuna wins title at 33rd Annual Hula O Nā Keiki
Maui’s Elizabeth Kamaile Kahailihauwelo Kekahuna, representing Hālau Keʻalaokamaile under the guidance of Nā Kumu Hula Kealiʻi Reichel and Henohea Kāne, was announced as the winner of the 33rd annual Hula O Nā Keiki competition at Outrigger Kā’anapali Beach Resort.
Friends of Moku‘ula Offers 2017 Scholarships for West Maui Residents
Friends of Moku‘ula and Maui Nei Native Expeditions are offering two Akoni Akana Po‘okela Scholarships to West Maui residents in 2017.
