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Participants of Cohort Waikolu March session and HPOKA team members gathered for a group photo at the Campus Center Ballroom. To reflect on our last day of the March Cohort Waikolu, as we were closed out by the rains that…

Current and past cohort participants listening to Dean Saranillio’s presentation on the fourth day of Cohort Waikolu. We hope that you folks enjoyed being in conversation with Dean Saranillio today! I appreciated hearing from Dean and learning more about his…

Participants gathered for a campus tour at the JABSOM māla (medicinal healing garden) under the shade of kukui trees. Although our third day together at Kaʻākaukukui doesn’t include Pilina Circles, the reflections and stories that were shared were incredibly impactful…

Participants learning to hehi in the loʻi kalo, and in the background more participants are learning about kalo. In the foreground, a green painted sign reads “Ka Papa Loʻi ʻo Kānewai” in white, blue, and gold lettering. For our second…

Participants gathered together for the opening day of Cohort Waikolu in the Kiawe wing of Bachman Hall. Mahalo everyone for joining us today during our first day of Cohort Waikolu! It’s been wonderful so far reconnecting with folks, meeting new…