#Aloha ʻāina

The enactment of Act 167 designates September as Hawaiian History Month in the State of Hawaiʻi, a long-fought victory for Native Hawaiian advocates.

Hawaiʻi’s own, Kamalei Kawaʻa, made his mark on national television as a Top 20 finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” (Season 25) and is now stepping into a new chapter of his musical journey. The Maui-born artist debuts his island reggae band, ʻĀinaty, and the release of their debut single, ʻĀinaty. 

A coalition of ocean and cultural organizations announces the launch of “Cultures & Coastlines,” a new speaker series focused on exploring the intersection of cultural heritage and coastal stewardship. The series debuts with “A Conversation with Walter Ritte: The Past and Future of Aloha ʻĀina,” on May 20, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Maui Ocean Center’s Sphere Theater.

Ahupua‘a Stewards helps high school students on Maui develop and implement environmental decisions informed by ahupua‘a systems. The summer session runs from June 6-July 18, 2023, with in-person classes at the UHMC Kahului campus and field trips to HILT lands and conservation partner sites on Maui.