Ola Niuhelewai Podcast

06/05/2023

05/01/2023

Finally was able to upload the 4th episode. Check it out!!!

Listen to this episode from Ola Niuhelewai Podcast on Spotify. In this fourth episode of the Ola Niuhelewai Podcast Christen Guzman shares with us her genealogy of Aina. What is your genealogy of Aina? I hope this sparks interest in finding out you and your Kupunas genealogy of Aina

04/15/2023

In this 3rd episode of the Ola Niuhelewai Podcast John and Brandon talk about bio char. Bio char is one of many innovations the Nation of Hawaii is using to create a sustainable resource for their ahupua'a. John hopes this talk story will inspire you like our visit to the Nation inspired him to learn more about bio char and alternate sources of energy.

Listen to this episode from Ola Niuhelewai Podcast on Spotify. In this 3rd episode of the Ola Niuhelewai Podcast John and Brandon talk about bio char. This is one of many solutions the Nation of Hawaii is using in the ahupua'a. John hopes this talk story will inspire you like our visit to the Nation...

04/13/2023

Nā Liko ʻO Kapālama “Buds of Kapālama”—A special ʻoli composed for the children, ʻohana, and staff of Keiki Hauʻoli Childrenʻs Center here at Honolulu Community College. This ʻoli truly encompasses all the values of what ʻohana means. From infancy to preschool, our goal is to nurture them as buds, provide them with the necessities to strengthen them like the famous Lama tree before they puka (graduate) into kindergarten. Mahalo to the wonderful staff at KHCC, and my mentor Lono Ikuwa for helping me to haku this beautiful ʻoli. Aloha, Keliʻi Mahoe

Listen to this episode from Ola Niuhelewai Podcast on Spotify. Nā Liko ʻO Kapālama “Buds of Kapālama”—A special ʻoli composed for the children, ʻohana, and staff of Keiki Hauʻoli Childrenʻs Center here at Honolulu Community College. This ʻoli truly encompasses all the values of what ...

04/13/2023

The first episode of the podcast I get to talk story with my mentor Brandon Makaawaawa. Brandon is the Deputy Head of State of the Nation of Hawaii. We get to talk about reclaiming the Ahupua'a system and how in doing so, will benefit all Kanaka.

Listen to this episode from Ola Niuhelewai Podcast on Spotify. In this first official episode, my Aina Cohort mentor Brandon Makaawaawa and I sit down to talk stories. Brandon Makaawaawa is the Deputy Head of State for the Nation of Hawaii. We share our own experiences of community with each other a...

04/13/2023

An introduction to the Ola Niuhelewai Podcast

Listen to this episode from Ola Niuhelewai Podcast on Spotify. Overview of the Ola Niuhelewai program.

04/13/2023

Ola Niuhelewai is a program at the Honolulu Community College created to foster Mauli Ola Student Leadership in Aina-based pathways and careers, by addressing Kanaka Maoli health in a holistic way.

The Ola Niuhelewai podcast was established so that cohort members can share their experiences they've had with their mentors and each other. It is also a platform for Kanaka leaders and innovators throughout Hawaii to share their knowledge and stories that will inspire generations to come.