'ĀINA

Aloha 'Āina (love of land) is at the top of our list, and as kānaka ʻōiwi (native hawaiian), we take pride in listening to our Kupuna's (ancestor) concerns, both past and present. We cater to our keikis needs, detect issues that could impact them, and then champion its correction.

WAHI PANA are living breathing spaces

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PŌKA’Ī BAY MĀKAHA KA’ENA WAIMANALO GULCH

April 13, 2024

HO’ĀKEA EVENT

During the Ho’akea Event at Mā’ili Elementary, a Wahi Pana Worksheet was provided to educate on Mauka to Makai stewardship. Solutions presented included sand sifting, water testing, addressing runoff and cesspool issues, and using native seed bombs for land restoration to promote sustainability and preserve resources.

WAHI PANA WORKSHEET

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HO’ĀKEA MAUKA TO MAKAI

A healthy Ma Uka is a thriving Ma Kai

Febuary 11, 2023

MAKAHA BEACH CLEANUP

Mahalo Nui to all the aloha ‘āina participants especially the keiki near and far who came out to show gratitude to the ‘āina beneath their feet and Bradda Mike Campbell for answering the Kahea to weed whack. Together we beautified the restroom area just in time to honor Princess Kawananakoa at the BBSC 2023.

SAND SIFTING WORKSHOP

We want to mahalo our Aloha ‘Āina Youth Ambassadors Cee-Jay and Achilliez for hosting their first Sand Sifting Workshop. They aim to bring awareness to our community of ways to protect our oceans, cut down on single-use, and avoid synthethic polyester and nylon. Choose reuseable biodegradable, sustainable, and cotton, wool materials to help protect our oceans.

Clean-Up Summary:

16 Trash Bags 336lbs collected in a 1-mile distance

October 8, 2022

PILILA'AU COMMUNITY PARK CLEANUP

Mahalo Nui Loa to our sponsors, Home Depot Kapolei for paint supplies. Bike Factory Kapolei for the penny boards, skateboards, t-shirts and hats, and CM Tupola's office for the refreshments. Mahalo to the Boy and Girls Club and all the volunteers that took a little time out of their morning to help beautify the park.

MARCH 11, 2022 PŌKA'Ī BAY BEACH CLEANUP

Mahalo Nui Loa to Twinkles and Puuhonua O' Wai'anae crew for the hard work and food donation. Niko Vitale, the Stevedores, Honua Consulting, and AES's many friendly volunteers!

Leeward Community College for facilitating the exchange of cultures today from Arizona and surrounding Native American tribes.

OCTOBER 16, 2021

PŌKA'Ī BAY BEAUTIFICATION PAINT DAY

In partnership with Anointed Hands Hawai’i, Kingdom Pathways facilitated one of our most significant painting projects to date at Malaea (Pōka’ī Bay). Yesterday’s volunteers came from all over the island and many other groups to give back to Malaea. Mahalo Nui to all the volunteers who made this project a success.

AUGUST 14, 2021

LUALUALEI BEACH PARK CLEANUP

This area is a hidden gem that is being taken back by the Community due to crime, excessive speeding/racing, and illegal dumping. The ocean also received attention by our community members by hauling out coolers, blankets, roofing materials, blow up mattress, pipes and tires.

JULY 10, 2021

MAKAHA BEACH HAU TRIMMING

The Hau trimming came as a request from Uncle Buffalo to stop the illegal activities, break-ins, and Catalyst converters from being stolen. It also helped improve bike and pedestrian safety as the bike lane, signs weren't visible. We asked for guidance from our Kupuna's they gave us the mana and directions that day!

Clearing the bush back to provide visibility for bike riders and kids.

Clearing the hau to provide visibility so cars are safer, less chance of break-ins or catalyst converters being stolen.

Provided a easier pathway for beach goers, please help Malama the area!

JULY 17, 2021

POKA'I BAY GRAFFITI CLEANUP

What we want people to understand is every bit of ‘Āina (land) we restore, repair and upkeep is for the sake of our keikis and future generations. Don’t sit back and wonder, step forward and conquer.