HILO WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Hawaiian Kānāwai: An Open Workshop on Law, Land, and Care at Hilo Palace Theater
A 1 hour 45 minute drop-in session in Hilo that explores ancestral kānāwai from an ʻāina-based perspective—useful for anyone wanting a direct, community-rooted primer on applying traditional values today.
Hawaiian Kānāwai: An Open Workshop on Law, Land, and Care at Hilo Palace Theater.
Presented at Hilo Palace Theater, Hawaiian Kānāwai is an open workshop that invites participants to reflect on ancestral principles for caring for land, community, and one another. Grounded in an ʻāina-based perspective, the session frames questions about how to create forms of kānāwai that honor ʻike kūpuna while meeting present-day needs.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Ancestral kānāwai, ʻāina-based practice
The workshop centers on the ancestral concept of kānāwai and how traditional values and practices can guide contemporary care of land and community.
Voices from the Kanahele lineage and foundation partners
Presented by Dr. Pualani Kanahele Kanakaʻole and offered by Huihui Kanahele Mossman, Luka Kanakaʻole and the Edith Kanakaʻole Foundation, the session is rooted in intergenerational knowledge and stewardship.
Open, first-come workshop—jump in at 2 PM
This is a drop-in, community-style session: arrive early, join at 2:00 PM, and expect the gathering to wrap by 3:45 PM on a first-come, first-served basis.
What the day feels like
What to Expect
Expect a lively, open workshop that blends presentation and reflection. Facilitators frame kānāwai through an ʻāina-based lens and invite participants to consider practical forms of law and care that honor kūpuna knowledge while addressing contemporary life.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this gathering works for, given the open, drop-in format.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Arrive early and be prepared to join at 2:00 PM; the session runs for 1 hour 45 minutes and wraps by 3:45 PM.
No special gear specified—come prepared to participate and 'be ready to dive in' for an interactive workshop.
Presented at Hilo Palace Theater by Dr. Pualani Kanahele Kanakaʻole and offered through community partners; the session is an open, first-come activity.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need to register in advance?
No registration is required—this is a drop-in workshop that operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
What time does the workshop begin and end?
Participants may jump in at 2:00 PM; the session runs for 1 hour 45 minutes and is scheduled to wrap by 3:45 PM.
Where is the session held?
The workshop takes place at Hilo Palace Theater in Hilo, Hawaii.
Who is leading the workshop?
The program is presented by Dr. Pualani Kanahele Kanakaʻole and involves contributors from Huihui Kanahele Mossman, Luka Kanakaʻole, and the Edith Kanakaʻole Foundation.
Who can attend?
The workshop is open to all; anyone may attend on a first-come, first-served basis.