01 Ka ʻai kīʻo ʻe lāʻau: The food reached for with a stickLearn about the history of the ‘ulu through ‘Ōiwi optics. As Hawaiians we must know the origins of one of Hawai’i’s. We will learn about the history of ʻulu in the Hawaiian culture and the how we are able to connect it with modern technology. ʻUlu chips.
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02 Hōʻā Ahi: Fire MakingOur project teaches young kanaka how to make fire the traditional way. It is a good life skill to have. Our ancestors used fire for different reasons. Like paying homage to Pele. And necessities to survive. We are going to try make a fire the traditional way.
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03 Fishing with the MoonWere going to teach the students what moon phases were important to fishing. It is important because our ancestors used the moon often for fishing. They will know what moon phases attract certain fish. We are going to have a fish fry and a moon phase poster and activity.
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04 Modern & Ancient MedicineDuring our project presentation we will execute a demonstration of approximately 4 plants and explain their pharmaceutical features and how these plants can be prepared for their use. The importance of our project is that in emphasizing the use of certain Hawaiian medicinal plants we will reveal to our viewers that the remedies for certain illnesses could possibly be right in their backyards, where they don’t need to spend money. From our demonstration, students will be more aware of the fact that they can use certain plants for their health benefits, they will know about the medicinal use of these plants, and they will get to walk away knowing how our kupuna used these plants during their time. The activity we will be having will consist of preparing one of the selected plants we have present and being able to take them home for their own use.
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05 Like Fight?We would teach the audience about the native Hawaiian war tactics. It is important to spread all knowledge pertaining to conceptual Hawaiian practices to insure the continuation of Hawaiian culture. Our audience will walk away with a deeper knowledge of Hawaiian practices and tactics. Teach our audience about ancient Hawaiian war tactics and practices.
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06 Pōhaku Walls - Make Hawaiʻi Great AgainIn Pōhaku Walls - Make Hawaiʻi Great Again, we are going to be teaching people strategies about building stone walls, in a similar fashion that our ancestors did. The importance that this topic has to us, is that a simple creation can have so many uses and be so strong, without anything fancy. One of the main reasons we are going to be hosting this workshop is to demonstrate that the building of these structures are simple and also to gain an appreciation of our ancestors work. The activity we will host is having our students construct stone walls using the techniques we have taught them.
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07 Night Spear FishingLearn the night fishing technique of the ancient Hawaiians. It is important to understand the implementation of different fishing techniques that we now use today. The takeaway should be the understanding and respect of utilizing different aspects to better a technique. We will make torches and learn the fishing technique.
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08 Healthy Hawaiians: Sweet Potato FriesMy project will teach students the components and importance of Hawaiian Nutrition and how the ʻuala plant is a good plant to incorporate into your diet. This is important to know because from my workshop students will be able to gain a better understanding of Hawaiian obesity and how to improve that in little ways within their own families. It is important to understand this as it is a problem that we, as a people, face and have to correct. It will also allow students to take little steps in lessening our reliance on imported goods. My activity will be making ʻUala Fries.
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09 Heʻenalu: Tarp SufingStudents will learn about the ancient Hawaiian art of surfing and how it was intertwined into the Hawaiian culture. We will bring awareness to the ocean and the condition that it is in. Showing haumāna that there is more use to then the ocean then just surfing and having fun. We will then give the haumāna a taste of what surfing is like by letting them tarp surf. We will first explain to the haumāna what ancient Hawaiian surfing is and why it was important to our ancestors. Then we will do the tarp surfing activity.
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10 Makewai: Need a cup?In this workshop the haumana will learn the usage and process of making the hawaiian ‘apu . Shows how hawaiians used everything they have and the ability to use the ‘apu. The importance of the ‘apu and how to make it your self. Haumana will learn the process of making the ‘apu.
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11 A Sky Full of StarsWe will go over the importance of the stars in our culture and how they are often a central part of our legends. It is important for us as Hawaiians to understand the stories of origins and have fun while doing it. You will learn different legends, star constellations, and important parts to navigation. Have fun in the star gazing bubble, eat food, and tell stories!
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12 Lei PoʻoKuʻualoha Muranaka & Kawai Our workshop is teaching students to make lei poʻo, and hoping that they remember how to make it so that theyʻre able to make it themselves later. Our workshop is important because it provides another method of gift for someone, this is important because some people arenʻt able to buy a lot of things, it's important also because a way for the students to connect with the ʻāina and others. The take-away for students should be that through this one activity, you are able to connect more not only to the ʻāina but also to our ancestors. In our workshop, we'll be making lei poʻo using the ti leaf braiding method instead of the raffia. Using this method, everyone who participates will know that the materials came straight from the ʻāina
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13 Leis Mauka to MakaiOur workshop teaches others something new and different about tradition lei making. The importance is to install knowledge to future generation in hopes it will continue to be passed on. The knowledge you can take away is the uses and background of the three different plants--Palapalai, ‘A’ali’i, and Ti-leaves. The activity will be doing is bring in the different plants and teach the students how to make lei with them.
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14 HāloanakalaukapaliliKaʻaumoana Estrella & Manu Wengler
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15 Net in the Water, Fish on the PlateOur project teaches students how to fish and be sustainable as a kanaka. The importance of our workshop is best summarized by the quote “give a man a fish he will eat for a day, teach a man to fish he can eat for a lifetime”. The knowledge taken away from our project is: what time to fish, what to look for when fishing, how to make a net, how to throw the net, how to clean the fish, and how to cook the fish.
Teaching students how to make throw nets and the techniques used to catch fish with throw nets. Our topic is important because it promotes traditional sustainability. Students should be able to take away the throw net method of catching fish. Students will get active by learning the knots required to make a net and the technique used to actually throw the net. |
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16 Nā Kiʻi PōhakuThis workshop incorporates traditional petroglyphs, which are important to the ancient structure of Hawaiian culture. By reintroducing this art form we are both appreciating and understanding this topic. People do not fully understand what the images in petroglyphs mean. We will be introducing them to the multiple meanings and we also encourage the students to create their own petroglyphs pertaining to something important to them.
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49 The Niu WayIn this nohona workshop we will be teaching the students nutritional values along with how the coconut was used in various ways throughout daily life. After we teach the students and inform them about the haupia making process they will make it on their own (our activity). We feel the importance is to show others how the coconut was one thing used for various different purposes but focus mainly on how it fed the people and how Haupia is one of the things that became a hawaiian dish with the help of the foreign influence. We want the students to be able to learn how to make it from scratch, meaning they will learn to crack and husk their own coconuts, hoping to use the contents of the coconut to use in the recipe. The kids would be husking the coconut, cracking, grading, straining, and mixing it to make the Haupia.
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50 Pork EaterWill will show how to skin and quarter out a hog to get the most meat out of the hog without wasting. This is important not only because the price of meat is expensive but you can get non GMO food provided for you family by your family. and Theme Connection: Hawaiians used pork as a food of gods and was used only as food for special occasions.
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51 HauHau processing is a process of stripping, soaking, separating, drying, and creating a product. Importance: The importance of this workshop is to pass on a foundational tradition in efforts to preserve and disseminate it, to cultivate respect and appreciation for the art/processing of it. Knowledge take away: The takeaway from my workshop is the processing of hau and the various uses of the product. Activity: My project will be to show and teach the haumāna the several steps in processing and the making of the anklets.
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52 Poke Our Kūpuna EstablishedWhen Captain Cook arrived, our kūpuna already knew how to make poke but with all different ethnicities coming to Hawaiʻi it has drastically changed over time. How to make poke is very important because nowadays everything is taken for granted and the beauty in what our kūpuna used to do isnʻt appreciated. Being able to carry on the ways of our kūpuna will only further our culture and keep it alive. The activity that we will be teaching you, will be how to filet an ahi with the compliments of making poke the way our kūpuna used to and comparing it to the way you like to eat poke.
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53 ʻOhe KāpalaWe will have the participants carve ancient designs (of choice) onto a bamboo substitute material (which is soon and yet to be determined) and then use ink to stamp their product (pillowcase, shirt etc.) Teaching those who come, the significance of Hawaiian designs and the meanings of different designs, they will be able to create a design that is of significance and representation of themselves and print it. The importance of our project is to teach what ‘ohe kāpala is, how it is created, and what significance it has to the person who created it. By teaching those who come about ‘ohe kāpala we can keep Hawaiian cultural practices and knowledge alive. What we want them to take away is that the designs they create represent and symbolize both their personality and those who came before them while the pattern can be used to tell a story or represent a significant part in oneʻs life. Have a bunch of design examples and teach their meanings, have student create own design and print onto material.
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55 Coconut PancakesOur workshop will be showing the ancient and modern uses of coconut. By showing ancient and modern uses of coconut, we are able to share the benefits it has on the human body. After leaving our workshop, our audience will understand the health benefits coconut has on our bodies you ancient practices of coconut is modernized today to create different products. Our workshop will be creating coconut oil from scratch and coconut pancakes. You will also be learning how ancient practices of coconut is modernized today to create different products.
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