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Ka‘anana, Eddie
If I learned anything from my weeks with ‘Anakala, it is the absolute truth of traditional Hawaiian "indirection."
If I learned anything from my weeks with ‘Anakala, it is the absolute truth of traditional Hawaiian "indirection."
Wong, Alexander Kaleipapanuionamoku
Born on Hawaiian homestead land on May 3, 1926 in Papakōlea, O‘ahu, my grandfather Alexander Wong was the oldest son of nine siblings.
Born on Hawaiian homestead land on May 3, 1926 in Papakōlea, O‘ahu, my grandfather Alexander Wong was the oldest son of nine siblings.
Santos, Eva Pualeilani Soares
Eva Pualeilani Soares Santos was raised on her family’s 24-acre property along Hālona Road in Lualualei, Wai‘anae.
Eva Pualeilani Soares Santos was raised on her family’s 24-acre property along Hālona Road in Lualualei, Wai‘anae.
Panee, Aileen Emma Chong Hoon
My Puna or great-grandmother Aileen Emma Chong Hoon Panee was born to Chong Tai Hoon and Emma Mai Kaaloa Kaleo on June 7, 1911.
My Puna or great-grandmother Aileen Emma Chong Hoon Panee was born to Chong Tai Hoon and Emma Mai Kaaloa Kaleo on June 7, 1911.
Nu‘uhiwa, Esther Kameakaulana
Esther was born on September 22, 1892, on the Kalāhiki channel going from Ni‘ihau to Waimea, Kaua‘i.
Esther was born on September 22, 1892, on the Kalāhiki channel going from Ni‘ihau to Waimea, Kaua‘i.
Naluai, Abigail Duarte
My grandma is the keeper of the Family. She is the glue that binds us together and the foundation that holds us up.
My grandma is the keeper of the Family. She is the glue that binds us together and the foundation that holds us up.
Manaku, Rosina Kaleionehu
My grandma, Rosina Kaleionehu Manaku was born to John and Rose Manaku on May 8th, 1906, in Honolulu.
My grandma, Rosina Kaleionehu Manaku was born to John and Rose Manaku on May 8th, 1906, in Honolulu.
Lyman, Richard Ka‘ilihiwa "Jewellel" "Papa" Jr.
Papa was born in Hilo but was raised 25 miles away in Kapoho, a little village in Puna at the end of the railroad.
Papa was born in Hilo but was raised 25 miles away in Kapoho, a little village in Puna at the end of the railroad.
Kāneakua, John Mahi‘ai
On October 9, 1860, my great-grandfather John Mahiʻai Kāneakua was born in Honuaʻula, Maui to his loving parents Alexander and Kanuha Miller.
On October 9, 1860, my great-grandfather John Mahiʻai Kāneakua was born in Honuaʻula, Maui to his loving parents Alexander and Kanuha Miller.
Keala, Samuel Aukai Jr.
My Papa was born on October 5, 1930 in Keālia, Kona, on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, to Samuel and Charlotte Keala.
My Papa was born on October 5, 1930 in Keālia, Kona, on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, to Samuel and Charlotte Keala.
Ka‘aha‘aina, Mary Ann Kanani Cordes
"Nānākuli Grandma" was what I called Mary Ann Cordes Ka‘aha‘aina, and it was a name that fit her well.
"Nānākuli Grandma" was what I called Mary Ann Cordes Ka‘aha‘aina, and it was a name that fit her well.
Kapaona, Anna (Ana) Kahā‘ulelio Kahaleuahi
Anna Kahāʻulelio Kahaleuahi Kapaona, my great-grandmother, was a full-blooded Hawaiian whose first language was ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.
Anna Kahāʻulelio Kahaleuahi Kapaona, my great-grandmother, was a full-blooded Hawaiian whose first language was ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.
Kaluna, Mary Keola
My kupunahine kuakahi Mary Keola Kaluna was born in Kaloko, Kona, Hawaiʻi to Puahinano Kahale and Moses Kaʻaihue Kaluna.
My kupunahine kuakahi Mary Keola Kaluna was born in Kaloko, Kona, Hawaiʻi to Puahinano Kahale and Moses Kaʻaihue Kaluna.
Kalili, Gustave Kaleohano
Gustave Kaleohano Kalili, my kupuna kāne kualua, was born on December 24, 1883 in Lā‘ie, O‘ahu, to Kalili Nahuina and Kalelaina Kaleohano.
Gustave Kaleohano Kalili, my kupuna kāne kualua, was born on December 24, 1883 in Lā‘ie, O‘ahu, to Kalili Nahuina and Kalelaina Kaleohano.
Kaleikini, Jacob Pi‘iakanoa Sr.
My great-grandpa Jacob Pi‘iakanoa Kaleikini was born on July 14, 1915, the youngest of six children in his family.
My great-grandpa Jacob Pi‘iakanoa Kaleikini was born on July 14, 1915, the youngest of six children in his family.
Kaiwi, Alva Mahealanipilialoha
My grandpa Alva "Mahi" Kaiwi grew up with his grandfather, tūtū man Kaua Kupihea, on an old fishing village located in the bay area of Neneʻu.
My grandpa Alva "Mahi" Kaiwi grew up with his grandfather, tūtū man Kaua Kupihea, on an old fishing village located in the bay area of Neneʻu.
Howell, Juanita Momi Wong
Our mother Juanita Momi Wong was born on November 6, 1918, at her family home in Camp One, Sprecklesville, Maui.
Our mother Juanita Momi Wong was born on November 6, 1918, at her family home in Camp One, Sprecklesville, Maui.
Dinson, Pearl Pualani Lincoln
Grandma was the first born amongst her siblings. Her father named her Pearl because he admired the name.
Grandma was the first born amongst her siblings. Her father named her Pearl because he admired the name.
de Silva, Lorna Pi‘ilani Theresa Pratt
Our tūtū, Lorna Pi‘ilani Pratt de Silva of Hōnaunau, Kona, Hawai‘i, is a direct descendant of both Keawe‘īkekahiali‘iokamoku and Keawe‘ai.
Our tūtū, Lorna Pi‘ilani Pratt de Silva of Hōnaunau, Kona, Hawai‘i, is a direct descendant of both Keawe‘īkekahiali‘iokamoku and Keawe‘ai.
da Silva, Reverend Ernest Gomes
Ernesto Gomes da Silva arrived in Honolulu on April 12, 1888, aboard the English sailing vessel Thomas Bell after a 156-day journey around the Horn.
Ernesto Gomes da Silva arrived in Honolulu on April 12, 1888, aboard the English sailing vessel Thomas Bell after a 156-day journey around the Horn.
Aholo, Lydia Kaonohiponiponiokalani
Lydia Kaonohiponiponiokalani Aholo, the hānai daughter of Queen Lili‘uokalani, was born on February 6, 1878 in Lahaina, Maui.
Lydia Kaonohiponiponiokalani Aholo, the hānai daughter of Queen Lili‘uokalani, was born on February 6, 1878 in Lahaina, Maui.
Aarona, William Ithiel "Buck"
William Ithiel Aarona was born at Hanalei, Kauaʻi on October 19, 1899.
William Ithiel Aarona was born at Hanalei, Kauaʻi on October 19, 1899.