Overwhelming Positive Response
April 24, 2009 by admin
Filed under Featured Stories, News
The premier of Life in these Islands received an overwhelming positive response and there are plans underway to re-air the show. We are also in discussion about the release of a DVD and other initiatives that would help to further this vital conversation. As this image from the program shows…we are all connected, when the circle is broken everyone is affected. People feel the same everywhere, what can we do? It is our hope that you will get involved and help to move Hawaii into the future. Please join as a member of the website so that you will receive messages when we post so that we can keep the conversation going. You can then pass these messages along to others that you know. The people are the most vital part of this movement.
Here are some excerpts of responses we received:
Was so glad that a friend told me to DVR the show. We stayed up late after putting both of our boys down and was worth every minute of sleep lost…ten fold. My son attends Kanu O Ka Aina here on the big Island and every section of the show resonated with me and helped to stoke the fire of what we are cultivating in our children.
Mahalo, for taking the time, effort, and fiscal responsibility, to the share the words, feelings and opportunities for actions that so many are ready to hear all packaged in a format ready for the masses.
When will it air again? I would love to make sure that everyone I know sees this and passes it along to someone else. GREAT JOB!!
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Thank you SOOOOOO much for your hard work on this project, guys. It was deeply moving and motivating and, once again, I am realizing what an unreal treasure it is to call this place “home.” Shoots, even the commercials were fun! What an uplifting and challenging 1.5 hours. Mahalo NUI LOA for all you’ve done. Can’t wait to see what is next.
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Just saw the hour and half presentation of Life In These Islands and was taken away by it. I am 72 years old and I feel as motivated as the younger generation that will lead us into the future. Now is the time, let’s roll. Imua Lanakila.
I was so impressed with the comments of those who spoke to the meaning of Aloha that I want to share it with my friends and family on the mainland so they can better understand the meaning of being part of this wonderful culture, place and respect for the aina and each other. Much mahalo from a mainlander that wishes to embrace the true spirit of Aloha and spread the this most soft, spiritual and important message. Mahalo for the effort of all in the making of this program.
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I was captivated by the “Life in These Islands” TV special I watched tonight . I feel that that topics and speakers would be a valuable voice to the children I teach.
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Wow, we loved watching this soon-to-be “award-winning” special, “Life in These Islands”!
Mahalo nui loa to all who were, and will be, instrumental in spreading the Aloha Spirit to
the world through this moving and powerful portrait you’ve Painted for us. Thank you for portraying the magic of Hawaii’s diverse people, cultures, and souls so beautifully.
Can’t wait to share this in class with those who weren’t able to watch it tonight.



Just watched it on my DVR. What a beautiful production. Mahalo to all who helped out in making it. I hope you can re-air it, or put it on DVD for more people to enjoy and learn from it.
Very touching, many chicken skin moments, and even a few tears - especially with that nice young man from Kohala High School and his grandfather. What a nice story.
Thanks again. Aloha
please check out this site… I am an alumni of this AmeriCorps program that now President Obama has put an expension for national service…this will help a little in joining people together with community needs and education issues…its called Cityyear.org. I will be home at the end of may to explain more if needed. I want to put this program into Hwaii to promote people joining together. I am a Kamaaina born and raised but left due to lack of opportunities and the cost of living……where is ur office…thanks…Blossom Kaleo in response to facebook messege fro Chris Mapes and everyone else