10/28/2020 A fascinating exploration of one of the most sacred sites in Polynesia, Marae Taputapuātea in Ra‘iātea, including a presentation on the designation of Marae Taputapuātea as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a discussion with senior elder Papa Maraehau Kaina Tavaearii and key others directly involved in preserving the chiefly legacy of Taputapuātea.

10/23/2020 Kalani Asano talks about his family who helped shape his love for the ocean, his travels upon the sea roads that his kūpuna once traveled, and how these experiences have helped him on his current path as a student at the prestigious California State University Maritime Academy in Vallejo, California.

Right after my high school graduation, I had the amazing opportunity to sail through Maui County with Hōkūleʻa. Little did I know that this would end up being one of the most meaningful, challenging, and transformative experiences of my life.