1. Extension Education Development / Hawaiian Studies Institute Resources

H. Appendix 8:

[A more extensive listing is available from EED/HIS upon request.]

a) A traveling resource program called 'Ike Pono Hawai'i - with 4 resource specialists that travel in a customized 15 passenger van equipped with cultural artifacts and replicas from the Bishop Museum; the cultural units include traditional kapa making, traditional food utensils and preparation, traditional music implements, symbols of royalty, navigation, and the ahupua'a - the original painting by Marilyn Kahalewai is part of the collection; this program targets grades 4 and 7 DOE, private/parochial, and charter schools, as well as the communities on the mainland; in the past this team has done cultural presentations to KS staff and administrators on the various cultural units;

b) .A traveling resource program of elders called Ka 'Ike O Nä Küpuna - 4 küpuna resources that travel to preschool-through grade 3 classes promoting literacy and Hawaiian culture through the picture resource books titled "Where I Live" with emphasis on family, values, the ahupua'a, and historic sites; HSI has limited copies of the "Käne'ohe, Where I Live", "Waimänalo, Where I Live", "Wai'anae, Where I Live" and "Moloka'i, Where I Live" books, with supplementary materials and activities for K-3 teachers; these books are also online in the Ulukau.org electronic library website, and are downloadable and interactive as well;

c) .Hawaiian Language Resource Program, Ka Leo 'Öiwi, provides direct support in Hawaiian language through the development of language translated materials and publications (KS Press series of ali'i books, From the Mts. To the Sea, etc.); other material resources include hands on activity worksheets to enhance language acquisition, pronunciation, spelling, and speaking; included in this program are Hawaiian language teaching tools for different levels developed by the 'Aha Pünana Leo and Immersion Schools

d) .HSI has developed 4 biographical brochures on Pauahi, Mr. Bishop, Ruth Ke'elikölani, and Kamehameha I as part of its ongoing efforts to support the Heritage Center; these brochures are made available to communities, schools, mainland groups, etc.; HSI has a good supply of these resources available for all KS employees and students;

e) .Other printed materials that supplement curriculum include: place names pamplets, genealogy charts, Hawaiian plants, Hawaiian values, teachers' guidebooks for the 'Ike Pono Hawai'i program, Canoe Building Traditions (teacher's packets, visual aids), Hala (Pandanus) and its uses, the "Where I Live" booklets and teacher packets/activities, cultural files on various themes (Hawaiian poetry, monarchy, Hawaiian music, Hawaiian games, etc.)

f) .Resource libraries include: a Hawaiian music lyrics collection of about 1,100 songs/chants (currently being reformatted and updated by a contractor), an ali'i genealogy database, a series of microfilms on various cultural topics, oral history tapes (audio/some video)

g) HSI also has developed a community-based project in partnership with the Maunawili lo'i kalo (taro gardens) and the Paepae O He'eia fishpond: we would welcome the KS Kapälama staff to participate in this project if their schedule permits; visits to the sites are coordinated with each site's representative; activities cover a wide range of cultural and educational learning experiences; EED's programs such as Health Wellness and HSI have worked together to bring community families, children, teachers, administrators to the sites as part of an ongoing effort to do community service and reconnect to the natural resources

2. ‘Äina Ulu: Land Legacy Education

‘Äina Ulu is the Kamehameha Schools (KS) Land Asset Division (LAD) initiative to carry out ethical, prudent, and culturally appropriate stewardship of lands and natural resources while extending KS’ educational reach to more lifelong learners of Hawaiian ancestry.

The mission of ‘Äina Ulu is to bridge land and natural resource management and education to create a synergistic weave of activities with economic, cultural, environmental, community and educational benefits.

The KS Values and Guiding Principles are at the very core of the ‘Äina Ulu initiative. ‘Äina Ulu is grounded in all Hawaiian values, especially as they relate with the ‘äina which feeds and nourishes our people physically, spiritually and mentally. These programs capitalize upon research showing that not every student excels in the classroom setting, and that learning is stimulated by the natural environment and applied, hands-on learning.

The ‘Äina Ulu initiative is a direct response to Strategic Plan (SP) Goal 6. More specifically, SP Sub Goals 6.1 and 6.2 mandate incorporating resource stewardship into educational programs and curricula, integrating Hawaiian cultural values and stewardship and incorporating ahupua‘a management principles. Furthermore, programs bridge land management and education; incorporating resource stewardship programs and education programs in an integrated context for learning to ensure that these traditions are passed on, and that these practices will continue in future generations.

‘Äina Ulu programs integrate Hawaiian cultural values and knowledge with traditional resource management practices in alignment with SP Goal 3 and our efforts to cultivate, nurture, perpetuate and practice ‘Ike Hawai‘i. By providing educational activities that focus on the resources of the ‘äina, wahi pana and Hawaiian culture the learning experiences reflect a philosophy and approach to education that are consistent with Hawaiian learning styles, traditional methods of teaching cultural practices and values as well as innovative approaches to improving education. Notably, there is an emphasis on gathering oral histories, traditions and literature of our KS land holdings that support educational opportunities.

While SP Goal 6 specifically includes the sub-goals directing the development and incorporation of educational programs and curricula into resource stewardship programs and vice versa, we are proud to note that the ‘Äina Ulu initiative has been developed to support all seven SP goals. We feel it is our kuleana:

to provide a program and service that enriches our people;

to engage families and communities so that we don’t limit these benefits to individual learners;

to practice, integrate and promote aloha ‘äina, mälama ‘äina, and ahupua‘a principles along with continuous gathering and sharing of history and traditions;

to ensure that future generations of Hawaiians have the skills and wisdom to manage and care for our lands and people in perpetuity;

to leverage resources both financial and non-financial through partnerships and collaborations with agencies and community organizations; and

to encourage the development of our staff and programs through research, monitoring and refinement to continuously improve our program management and delivery.

In its first two years ‘Äina Ulu program participants exceeded 12,000, far surpassing expectations. In fiscal year 2003-2004, the third year of program operation, more than 10,000 lifelong learners of Hawaiian ancestry were enriched by the Land Legacy left by Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Additionally, these lands are engaging environments to supplement the classroom curriculum of our Kamehameha Schools K-12 campus programs. KS Hawai’i campus has found many opportunities to heighten the learning experience through our lands at Keauhou-Kïlauea, Kahuwai, and Ke‘ei. On O‘ahu, Kapälama campus teachers and students are exploring and getting to know our lands at He‘eia and Punalu‘u. Teachers are finding that these experiences engage students in science, observation and problem-solving in a hands-on application-based approach. Other KS programs that we are proud to share these rich resources and treasures with include: Kamehameha Scholars, Alaka‘i Project, Character Development, Distance Learning, and Enrichment Programs.

While our ‘Äina Ulu sites welcome all KS beneficiaries of all ages, the location of ‘Äina Ulu programs affords KS the opportunity to serve many people of Hawaiian ancestry that are unable to attend one of the three KS campuses. From Kaua‘i to Hawai‘i Island, the ‘Äina Ulu programs allow families and communities to connect with a sense of place to the natural, cultural and economic resources, preparing people to live and work together while respecting the cultural and ecological integrity of their communities. Through collaborations with agencies, organizations, and community program providers, KS’ lands provide a source of inspiration, growth and enrichment to students of all ages from universities, State Department of Education schools, public charter schools, private schools, and community and cultural groups.

As a tool in the management of non-financial endowment resources, the ‘Äina Ulu initiative ensures the perpetuity of the endowment, and links education and endowment management to support the educational mission. With an understanding of the overwhelming challenge of appropriately stewarding 360,000 acres of land holdings, additional grant funding and collaboration with community partners who serve people of Hawaiian ancestry is pursued. While the economic yield potential of our lands is expected to be enhanced by the social capital developed through ‘Äina Ulu partnerships, the returns from the programs go far beyond the monetary value of the perception of land as a commodity. The true returns come in every person that has been touched by our lands, and who have been able to experience and learn from the ‘äina. It also comes from our responsibility to appropriately care for the ‘äina, ensuring an ecologically rich and healthy place to live for our people in perpetuity.