Alika Bumatay: Mea Kālai Wa‘a (Canoe Carver)

Kaʻiwakīloumoku Lāhui Rising Series
May 26, 2021

Featuring:
Alika Bumatay

Alika Kamaokalani Bumatay was blessed with a canoe when he was born. A gift from his father, master carver Ray Kama Bumatay, the kuleana of kālai waʻa is engraved in Alika’s moʻokūʻauhau (familial lineage). In this Lāhui Rising Series video, Alika shares more about his journey and his work.