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An opportunity to reconnect and to build relationships with others of a shared ancient heritage.
Our Mission
Hoʻokuaʻāina empowers youth to realize the meaning and purpose of their lives by helping them develop life strategies and skills through the cultivation of kalo and Hawaiian values-based coaching.
Our Mission
Hoʻokuaʻāina empowers youth to realize the meaning and purpose of their lives by helping them develop life strategies and skills through the cultivation of kalo and Hawaiian values-based coaching.
Kalo
A highly nutritious complex carbohydrate staple food considered sacred by Hawaiians, kalo was arguably the foundation of Hawaiian society, which enabled a culture isolated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean to thrive.
Here at Kapalai, where our programming takes place, kalo is still thriving today. We grow several kupuna (old Hawaiian) varieties but focus on the cultivation of Moi Kea.
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Join our mailing list to receive our Poi and Kalo Pa`a milling schedule, to place your pre-orders and stay up-to-date with all that's happening!
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Kalo
A highly nutritious complex carbohydrate staple food considered sacred by Hawaiians, kalo was arguably the foundation of Hawaiian society, which enabled a culture isolated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean to thrive.
Here at Kapalai, where our programming takes place, kalo is still thriving today. We grow several kupuna (old Hawaiian) varieties but focus on the cultivation of Moi Kea.
Subscribe To Our Poi Mailing List
Join our mailing list to receive our Poi and Kalo Pa`a milling schedule, to place your pre-orders and stay up-to-date with all that's happening!
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Find A Program
We offer a wide variety of programs designed for all ages to have a unique hands-on experience traveling back in time and learning the ways of our ancestors through farming the Hawaiian traditional staple food, kalo or taro.
Find A Program
We offer a wide variety of programs designed for all ages to have a unique hands-on experience traveling back in time and learning the ways of our ancestors through farming the Hawaiian traditional staple food, kalo or taro.
Ways to Contribute
Our greatest asset is the strong support we receive from our community. We invite you to jump in the waʻa as we continue this journey. Together we can restore our ʻāina and community to health and abundance.
Whether you'd like to participate in one of our programs, lend a hand on poi production days, purchase poi or kalo
Ways to Contribute
Our greatest asset is the strong support we receive from our community. We invite you to jump in the waʻa as we continue this journey. Together we can restore our ʻāina and community to health and abundance.
Whether you'd like to participate in one of our programs, lend a hand on poi production days, purchase poi or kalo
About Hoʻokuaʻāina
Nestled in the ahupuaʻa of Kailua at Kapalai in Maunawili on the island of Oʻahu, Hoʻokuaʻāina is a non-profit organization using Hawaiian traditions of kalo (taro) cultivation to improve the lives of today’s youth and build a healthy community. We are literally “rebuilding lives from the ground up” by empowering youth to realize the meaning and purpose of their lives by helping them develop life strategies and skills through the cultivation of kalo and Hawaiian cultural values-based coaching.
About Hoʻokuaʻāina
Nestled in the ahupuaʻa of Kailua at Kapalai in Maunawili on the island of Oʻahu, Hoʻokuaʻāina is a non-profit organization using Hawaiian traditions of kalo (taro) cultivation to improve the lives of today’s youth and build a healthy community. We are literally “rebuilding lives from the ground up” by empowering youth to realize the meaning and purpose of their lives by helping them develop life strategies and skills through the cultivation of kalo and Hawaiian cultural values-based coaching.
Visit Hoʻokuaʻāina
Hoʻokuaʻāina is located in the ahupua’a of Kailua at Kapalai in Maunawili on the island of Oʻahu. For more information about our programs or how you can get involved please contact us.
Physical Address
916E Auloa Rd. Kailua, HI 96734
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 342146 Kailua, HI 96734
Connect With Hoʻokuaʻāina
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Dean Wilhelm, Executive Director
dean@hookuaaina.org
808-721-6761
Michele Wilhelm, Executive Director
michele@hookuaaina.org
808-721-5948
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