Holokai
Project Holokai provides opportunities for Hawaiʻi Island students to experience the canoe and the teachings of
open-ocean voyaging and non-instrumental navigation throughout all seasons.
A cohort of thirty students will meet throughout the year with the captains and crew of Makaliʻi who will provide hands on canoe activities that will connect them to the waʻa and prepare them for a final sail. Cultural experts and community resources will enhance the learning sessions and provide rich stories of the canoe and sailing. Students will learn the history of the canoe and experience the meaning of “He waʻa he moku, he moku he waʻa” (The canoe is our island, our island is the canoe).
Holokai Objectives
He waʻa he moku, he moku he waʻa
To introduce Nā Kālai Waʻa, the moʻolelo of
voyaging, and basic safety and sailing skills
Mālama Makaliʻi
To teach the reciprocal relationship between
kanaka and the canoe–Mālama aku, mālama mai
E Lauhoe Waʻa
To teach life skills through leadership activities
on the canoe
I Ola ʻOe I Ola Kākou Nei
To teach community stewardship through
activities that manages and maintains the
natural resources of Hawaiʻi.
Hoʻike
To share skills and knowledge by participating
in a coastal sail
Program open to:
-Hawaiʻi Island students in grades 6-12
Fee:
-$25 registration fee
Requirements:
-Medical clearance prior to the first session
-Completed Application
Holokai Schedule
Holokai - Oct. 7-11, 2019 Holokai Cohort
Oct. 14, 2019 District Visitation (East Hawaiʻi)
Lā ʻOhana - Nov. 2, 2019 Nā Waʻa (Lauhala)
Lā ʻOhana - Jan. 3, 2020 Voyager Exhibit
Kahilu Theater
Komo ʻĀpana - Jan. 14, 2020 District Visitation
Hamakua
Lā ʻOhana - Feb. 4, 2020 Makaliʻiʻs Lā Hānau
Kawaihae
Lā ʻOhana - Mar. 7 2020 Cordage Making
Hoea
Holokai - Mar. 17-21, 2020 Halau Kukui / Hoea
Makaliʻi / Hokuliʻiliʻi
Lā ʻOhana - Apr. 4, 2020 Cordage Making
Hoea
Komo ʻĀpana - Apr. 14, 2020 District Visitation
(West Hawaiʻi)
Lā ʻOhana - May 2, 2020 Navigation / Plotting
Kalaemano / Kawaihae
Holokai - Jun. 1-5, 2020 Halau Kukui / Hoea
Makaliʻi / Hokuliʻiliʻi
Komo ʻĀpana - Jun. 10-20, 2020 District Visitation
Sail
Lā ʻOhana - July 2020 Sail
Kawaihae
