"Life" Lessons

Ramsay Taum shares the significance of the name Hawai’i Ramsay Taum shares the significance of the name Hawai’i

In this excerpt from the program, Ramsay Taum a well known Hawaiian cultural and sustainability expert shares his mana’o on the name Hawai’i and it’s significance. Hawai’i is more than a name, it is a “mission statement” about these islands and how we are supposed to treat each other, the land, and the sea.  Watch... [Read more of this review]

Pono Shim’s opening remarks to 2009 State Senate Pono Shim’s opening remarks to 2009 State Senate

Pono Shim, son of well known island visionary Alvin Shim delivered a stirring address at the opening session of the 2009 State Senate.  Encouraging the Senators with a theme of “ho’omana” (perseverance) he told them that this could be the greatest legislative session of all time.  He shared with the Senators that the address was... [Read more of this review]

Aloha - A way of life - listen to Aunty Pilahi Paki speak Aloha - A way of life - listen to Aunty Pilahi Paki speak

Aunty Pilahi Paki was one of a kind.  She is remembered by many as the greatest proponent of “aloha”.  She was a kumu (teacher) to many who now lead our community.  She along with Alvin Shim helped to write and pass “the Aloha law”.  Aloha to Aunty Pilahi was the essence of all that there is.  There are a number of definitions... [Read more of this review]

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