Kānaka 'Ōiwi Advisory Hui

Aloha mai kakou,

My name is Kalei Hoyle-Kamakahi, and I am from Kapolei, Kaupe’a Hawaiian Homestead. I joined the Kānaka 'Ōiwi Advisory Hui because I believe in uplifting our lāhui through the political and environmental issues affecting our communities by obtaining additional training to help support and strengthen the community voice. 

Upon our completion of our first hui session, I have learned about environmental issues in the Waianae area, how the importance of the 5 stages of group formation and working with other Hui members that bring a wealth of knowledge from their background. I look forward to our next session and be apart of the vision with Kingdom Pathways and Capacity Collaborative.

Aloha mai kākou,

ʻO wau Carrie Inamasu-Aken. No Nānākuli mai au. 

My name is Carrie Inamasu-Aken. I am from Nānākuli. I joined the Kānaka ʻŌiwi Advisory Hui to serve Waiʻanae moku - through building pilina with our Aloha ʻĀina doing the work, getting involved with the current issues we face as Native Hawaiians, and to kākoʻo our community. There is no better way to strengthen lāhui than to serve.

So far, I've learned how to be effective as a Kānaka ʻŌiwi. Through the ʻike being shared within this group, utilizing the tools needed to be effective and building the relationships we need within lāhui, I feel that I can be confident going into the world to make a difference.

I look forward to growing and learning more alongside within this cohort, and to contribite to the vision we all share.

Aloha, my name is Kaila Lucero. I am originally from Austin, Texas, and now live in Kailua. I recently graduated from Hawaiʻi Pacific University with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and a minor in Sustainability. I am now obtaining my Masters of Science in Environmental Policy and Management with a concentration in Energy and Sustainability.

I joined the Kānaka ʻŌiwi Advisory Hui because I am passionate about advocating for the land and wildlife who cannot speak for themselves. 

Since joining the hui, I’ve learned the importance of collaboration, gained insight into issues directly affecting Waiʻanae, and have begun growing into a more confident public speaker.