Got Aloha for a Teacher?
Born and raised in Hawaii, I spent 7 years on the mainland and moved home to be closer to family and to be part of a community where I feel at home.
We have a way of life in the islands that reflects a unique way of looking at the world - a perspective shaped by our island setting. Because we live together on remote islands, we the people of Hawaii have learned to embrace difference cultures, developed a deep sense of place, a respect for the power of nature and limits of natural resources, and a sense of obligation to each other. It's this way of life that makes me feel like I wouldn't want to raise a family anywhere else.
Five years ago, we started Kanu Hawaii with this belief: The key to building a better future for Hawaii lies in the wisdom of our people and our culture. It was a belief that the people of Hawaii have knowledge, experience and values - borne from living on islands together - that could shape more...
In June of this year, Kanu Hawaii set out to test the idea that a small group of volunteers could get large numbers of people re-engaged in politics using new technology and old-fashioned conversation. We put some old campaign tools like door-knocking to new use, and introduced new tools like...
The Board and Staff of Kanu Hawaii were shocked and saddened to hear today of the sudden passing of our friend and colleague, Guy Toyama. Guy served on the Kanu Hawaii board for the past two years, and had been a member and friend of Kanu almost since it's founding. He was a reknowned champion of...
