Introducing Hui Mälama. Ulu. Cultural Experience of the World Apelila

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1 Introducing Hui Mälama Ulu Cultural Experience of the World Apelila 2009

2 Genealogy of Hui Mälama Ulu

3 Genealogy of Ike Hawai i

4 Genealogy of Külia I Ka Nu u

5 Formation of Hui Mälama Ulu

6 Merging of Ike & Külia

7 Hui Mälama Ulu We ve met monthly since Feb. 08. The members commitment has not wavered.

8 O Wai? KS Hawai i Hanakahi Perreira (HHS Hawaiian Language) Kilohana Aaron Hirano (KSH Hawaiian Culture/Curriculum Curriculum Specialist) KS Maui Luana Kawa a (KSM Hawaiian Culture and Protocol Facilitator) Puaali i Kamalu (MES, 2005 Ike Hawai i member) Pueo Pata (MHS, Hawaiian Language and Culture) Keoni Kuoha (MHS, World History)

9 KS Kapälama Mähealani Chang (KES, Külia Facilitator) Snowbird Bento (K-3 3 Hawaiian Language and Culture) Noe Hokoana (KMS, Külia Facilitator) Momi Akana (KMS, 2005 Ike Hawai i member) Ke ala Kwan (KHS Hawaiian Language) Jacob Lono (KHS Science) Michael Puleloa (KHS English) Carl Pao (KHS Visual Arts) La akapu akapu Lenchanko (KHS Hawaiian Language) Junko Lowry (KSK Külia Facilitator)

10 Kawaiaha o Plaza Keikio ewa ewa Ka öpua (CSD Hawaiian Language Resource Specialist) Änuenue Pünua (CSD Hawaiian Language Resource Specialist) Keola Ryan (Ho okahua) okahua) Mähealani Matsuzaki (Land Legacy Education)

11 Hui Mälama Ulu is comprised of cultural educators from varied backgrounds and the resulting collaborative ike reflect deep contemplations over a long period of time.

12 Hui Mälama Ulu s Work

13 Emerging Understanding It is important to balance Hawaiian perspective in the discussion on standards. Western world view and perspective are dominant and pervasive. We are all products of this. Our work is made much richer and more appropriate and effective for Hawaiian learners when we are mindful of the importance of including a Hawaiian cultural perspective in what we do.

14 Where We Are Now After unwrapping 5 standards, it became increasingly clear that the inter-connected nature of cultural concepts paint the picture of essential Hawaiian Worldview that is relevant and beneficial for the entire Kamehameha Schools Ohana to know and experience.

15 Developing the Vision of Kula Hawai i i is the kuleana of Kaleiaoua In support of Kaleiaoua,, our hui would like to share these important cultural cornerstones that are emerging as we unwrap each Ike Hawai i i Standard.

16 Ho okupu okupu Offered to You with Aloha

17 Hawaiian Worldview Cultural Experience of the World: Layers of Seeing

18 Maka ala, Makawalu, Mäkaukau Be alert to the physical, Be alert to the spiritual, Then you will be ready.

19 Ike Hawai i The seeing is ike in Hawaiian, which means to see as well as to know. To see is to know. We see the physical and we understand it in many ways.

20 Cultural Concepts Everyone Everyone is indigenous to a place and has personal cultural foundation. What What we share today can be viewed as a glimpse into universality.

21 And at the Same Time All of us struggle to define what is a Hawaiian world view, Hawaiian perspective. Without Without creating a sense of separation for those of us who are not Hawaiian, and by digging deep into uncovering the essential Hawaiian cultural concepts, we hope this presentation helps to shed light on Hawaiian world view.

22 Layers of Seeing Ike Kühohonu Dynamic Interconnectedness of All 1. Spirituality 2. Self 3. Pilina (Relationship, Connections) 4. Wä (Time, Space) 5. Creative Endeavors

23 1. Hawaiian Spirituality There is no word in Hawaiian for spirituality,, for there is no separation between spiritual and non-spiritual. Everything Hawaiians do has a spiritual component.

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25 Spirituality is beyond religion (i.e. religious rites, beliefs and practices) and encompasses everything seen and unseen. This is a foundational component of ike Hawai i. i. Infusing this concept into our ohana strengthens our pilina [relationships and connections to both physical and spiritual].

26 Hawaiians seek and recognize signs in events and nature because of the awareness of both seen and unseen. Recognizing and developing this subtle sight is part and parcel of being a Hawaiian. This is what we want everyone to respect and honor.

27 2. Hawaiian Concept of Self A person represents ancestors, küpuna, family, ohana,, community and future generations.

28 According to the Kumulipo [Hawaiian chant of procreation], everything and everyone is born out of Pö [night/darkness/ obscurity/the realm of the gods],, therefore all are connected and intertwined. We e are all related to God, to each other, to animals and to the environment.

29 Everything has mana and it connects us to the past, present and future in a continuous cycle from the beginning of time. In this perspective, küpuna are still with us. Therefore, a person represents ancestors, küpuna, family, ohana, community and future generations.

30 Similarly, we are the reflections of our institution, kumu, ohana and community. Therefore our kuleana is to be the best reflection in both visible and invisible actions.

31 3. Hawaiian Concept of Pilina Pilina/Relationship/Awareness of the Käkou [inclusive] Concept encompasses one s s relationship to ke Akua, küpuna, mäkua, kumu, haumäna, keiki, äina and wä (space/time/context).

32 When you violate pilina,, we use ho oponopono oponopono as a vital part of conflict resolution as it addresses the spiritual aspect inherent in the conflict itself. He nahä ipu auane i o pa a i ka hupau humu.. [A broken relationship is not as easily mended as a broken gourd.] In the extreme case, violating pilina severs the relationship.

33 Pilina is built upon traditional Hawaiian cultural values. Hö ihi, mälama,, aloha, kuleana arise from deep awareness of interconnectedness of all. The result of honoring pilina is a strong sense of balance, i.e. pono.. Sense of balance is placed very high in Hawaiian culture.

34 4. Wä: Hawaiian Concept of Time In the concept of now, past, present and future are contained and alive. Hawaiian view of time is very much in the present - to work in the present to build upon the past for the better future.

35 What is worth knowing and doing takes time. Honoring the work also means honoring the people involved in the process and time it requires.

36 5. Hawaiian Concept of Creative Endeavors There is no Hawaiian word for art. Hana no eau is an expression referring to Hawaiian creative endeavors. Hana no eau is a cumulative process through time. Skills to produce hana no eau are obtained through exposure to consistent observation, training, practice, and discipline.

37 When perfected to do its intended work, practical tools and objects reach their highest potential and aesthetics.

38 Creative Endeavors

39 Understanding one s kuleana is the inherent motivation that drives one to strive for excellence. This ensures that the work is done to its highest quality. It s s not acceptable until it s pono and the haumäna are mäkaukau [meets the standard of readiness]. Hana hou, hana hou, hana hou.

40 Ma ka hana ka ike.. (In the journey of the task is the knowledge.) All the institutional initiatives are seen as expressions of one Kula Hawai i, i, sharing a common vision.

41 Essential Hawaiian Concepts We would like to see these and other essential Hawaiian concepts we are uncovering through the process of unwrapping Ike Hawai i i content area standards to be pervasive throughout the Institution. We feel they are worthy of being considered by everyone working on standards.

42 Kula Hawai i

43 Mahalo nui loa!