TRUSTED VOICES & RESOURCES

Kumu Hina is the epitome of Hawaiian excellence—an inspiring teacher, cultural practitioner, and kumu hula whose lifelong dedication to ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), culture, and values uplifts generations. Known for her grace, wisdom, and fearless commitment to authentic Hawaiian teachings, Kumu Hina embodies the true spirit of aloha, mālama (care), and kuleana (responsibility).

She has profoundly shaped Hawaiian cultural education, empowering students and communities to embrace their identity, honor tradition, and lead with compassion and integrity. Her work transcends the classroom and stage, influencing movements around gender diversity, inclusion, and indigenous self-determination, making her a beacon of strength and aloha for Hawai‘i and beyond.

Connect with Kumu Hina

Instagram: @kumuhina

Facebook: facebook.com/kumuhina

Website: kumuhina.com

Adam Keawe Manalo-Camp, known as Keawe, is a Native Hawaiian-Filipino historian, writer, poet, and community advocate whose storytelling offer deep, authentic perspectives on Hawaiian and Pasifika history and culture. Adam’s work blends rigorous research with lived experience and is widely respected for challenging mainstream misconceptions, spotlighting marginalized histories, and creating space for honest, forward-thinking conversations about identity, language, and resilience.

If you’re searching for real insight into Hawai‘i—beyond the textbook version or tourist narratives—Adam is a trusted resource for both Kānaka and allies.

If you want to learn more about Hawaiian history, lived community experience, and Pasifika solidarity, start with Adam’s platforms— Adam is the voice we trust to deepen our understanding, always with integrity and heart.

Connect with Adam Keawe Manalo-Camp

Instagram: @adamkeawe

Linktr.ee: AdamKeawe

Kiliona Palauni is a Kānaka Maoli, Tongan, and Māori educator, musician, and cultural advocate known for blending soulful music with deep respect for Pacific Islander histories and languages. Raised in the diaspora, Kiliona brings a valuable perspective on identity, culture, and decolonization. He notably taught us how terms like “Polynesia,” “Micronesia,” and “Melanesia” are colonizer constructs that don’t reflect the original unity of the Oceania peoples.

Kiliona was featured on DearAloha.com sharing his powerful story about diaspora and cultural connection. He uses his platforms to uplift indigenous knowledge and to educate about Pacific histories and resilience.

Connect with Kiliona Palauni 

Instagram: @kilionapalauni

TikTok: @kilikanaka

Feature:  DearAloha.com featured Kiliona in a story about his return home from the Hawai’i Diaspora.

Music: Find music by Kiliona on Soundcloud

ʻĀina Momona is a Native Hawaiian-led nonprofit focused on environmental health, sustainability, social justice, and de-occupying Hawaiian lands.  They actively expose inequities in Hawai’i tied to colonization and land loss while promoting land restoration, food system revival and decolonization efforts rooted in traditional knowledge.

Their impactful social media posts and educational resources help our family and our community understand issues like social justice, decolonization, and sustainability, while supporting meaningful change.  Their work inspires us to apply these lessons wherever we are.

Connect with ʻĀina Momona 

Website: kaainamomona.org

Instagram: @ainamomona

Facebook: facebook.com/ainamomona

Kanaeokana is a network of over 70 Hawaiian language, culture, and ʻāina-based schools and organizations working together to strengthen Native Hawaiian education. Founded in 2016, it fosters a unified system grounded in ʻōlelo Hawai‘i and ʻike Hawai‘i.

The name Kanaeokana means a finely woven net, symbolizing the strength and connection of its community. Their work spans education, advocacy, and cultural leadership to nurture aloha ʻāina leaders who honor Hawaiian identity, land, and sovereignty.

We look to Kanaeokana as a trusted resource to guide and inspire our family’s learning about Hawaiian language, culture, and values because it represents a collective commitment to perpetuating Hawaiian excellence and aloha ʻāina across generations.

Connect with Kanaeokana

Website: kanaeokana.net

Instagram: @kanaeokana

YouTube: Kanaeokana Channel

Kū-A-Kanaka is a family-owned Native Hawaiian social enterprise dedicated to revitalizing Hawaiian language, culture, and traditions. Founded and led by Dr. Kū Kahakalau, an award-winning educator and Indigenous education expert, the organization offers a range of programs and services including online Hawaiian language and culture courses, in-person and online professional development for educators, and community-based environmental stewardship events like Hoʻolaulima Workday.

The Kahakalau family, including cultural consultants Uncle Nālei, ʻIʻini, and Pōlani, brings deep knowledge of Hawaiian plants, hula, arts, and land stewardship to support education and cultural revitalization. Kū-A-Kanaka’s mission is to reconnect Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) worldwide with their heritage and empower communities through culturally grounded learning and sustainable practices.

This trusted resource embodies the spirit of ʻohana (family) and aloha ʻāina (love for the land) with a commitment to passing on Hawaiian knowledge across generations.

Connect with Kū-A-Kanaka

Website: www.kuakanaka.com/

Instagram: @kuakanaka

Facebook: Kū-A-Kanaka

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