Culturised With Makani Tabura

We are Las Vegas’ premiere entertainment company.  founded in 2000, bringing island style entertainment to Las Vegas. It is Vizzun Entertainment’s dream to share the aloha spirit and island culture through music and entertainment. We specialize in concerts, festivals, nightclubs, comedy shows, and private functions.  

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I am a activated Kanaka Oiwi from Puea Wai'anae the son of Wela Wahilani ( Father ) and Pikake Wahilani ( Mother ) a Husband to Purdyka Noelani Keohokapu Wahilani and Father to 3 sons Kaulana Keohokapu 27 , Keola Wahilani 19 and Hau'oli Wahilani 14. I work at Brinks Hawai'i under Skyline Security in collaboration with 808 Smart Homes , I also sit on the Wai'anae Neighborhood Board and sit as the chair for The Hawaiian Affairs Committee been on the Board since 2015 serving my beloved Wai'anae Moku. I'm also the Alaka'i for Hui Ku Like Kakou that was birthed out of the Protection of Mauna a Wakea in 2015. We HKLK have been very active in the pursuit of protection of our Na Mea Hawai'i from being on the frontlines on the Mauna to going to the Capitol to Ku'e or Kako'o Bills that impacts the welfare of our Na Kanaka Oiwi ame Na Po'e Hawai'i who Truly Love Hawai'i! In August 2019 while on the Mauna I got a call from a good friend from Kahuku who asked me If I could help them out , what occurred from that conversation was 38 nights occupying Kalaeloa in support of Ku Kia'i Kahuku who were standing up against the Industrial Wind Turbine Industry in the form of AES!! That act of Aloha Aina brought our Wai'anae and Kahuku communities together in a way that has never been before! Bringing and uniting our once rival Also a Practicing Aloha Aina Warrior a Kalo Farmer which we do Super Sustainable Sundays up our Beloved Ka'ala in Ka'ala Farms.  I am also a Musician and Leader of my Group Hawai'iki. While I have breath in my Lungs and my mind in sharp I will continue to Ku'e , Kupono and Ku Ha'aheo against oppressive systems in all it's facets against Na Kanaka Oiwi ame Na Po'e Hawai'i in Closing what Kupuna would I want to be for my next 7 generation of my Koko when the new books of Hawaiian History are written and my Na Mo'o open those books and see the names of their Kupuna n say " That's my Tutukane.That's my Tutuwahine!!! A Oia!!! Proud tears of joy will fall down from The Lewalewa!!! In the Immortal words of our Ku'u Mo'i Wahine Lili'uokalani " Never cease to act because you fear you may fail " and the words of James Kaulia " A Hiki I Kealoha Aina Hope Loa " Until the Last Aloha Aina!!! The modern words of Uncle Bumpy Kanahele " Love of Country "   Mai Po'ina Ku'u Mo'i Wahine Lili'uokalani ame Na Mo'i Na Ali'i ame Na Tupuna o Hawai'i Nei and my personal saying " Stay Brown " Aloha Pumehana Kakou Kaukaohu'okalani Wahilani   To Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.  #kanakaoiwi #Waianae

Sarah Kuaiwa is a historian, art historian, and genealogist from Waimalu, Oʻahu. Her ʻohana has been living in and around Puʻuloa for the past four generations. Sarah is a fourth-year Ph.D. student at the Sainsbury Research Unit for the Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, UK. She specializes in nineteenth-century Hawaiian History and her dissertation looks at creativity in kapa production in the early Hawaiian Kingdom (1810–50). Kuaiwa completed her BA cum laude in Art History and Visual Arts from Occidental College and her MA in History with a focus in Hawaiian History from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She owns and operates Kuaola or Bust, a consulting firm that specializes in Hawaiian archival research and genealogy. Kuaiwa is the recently appointed Curator of Hawaii and Pacific Cultural Resources at the Bishop Museum.  

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A lifelong learner, Hiʻilani Shibata has spent the last 20 years in the field of education, both formal and informal. Born and raised in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, she moved to the island of Oʻahu to attend the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa where she graduated with a BA in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. While finishing her last year in college she was also teaching ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi at Kailua Intermediate school part time and realized that formal education was not her calling. She then joined the education department of the Bishop Museum where she blossomed in informal education in which sharing the Hawaiian culture through the kūpuna was the mission and she was able to travel all over Hawaiʻi and the United States to share the aloha of our kanaka ʻoiwi. Hiʻilani dedicated 12 years of her life as the Education Operations Manager at the Bishop Museum and ended that chapter of her life to start a family. Today she still does contract work as a Hawaiian Culture trainer and consultant, she is a full time kumu a Hawaiian focused Charter School, Ka Waihona o ka Naʻauao in Nānākuli, and her small ʻohana mālama ʻāina in Waiāhole. She is the co-founder of Ka Mahina Project, a mission driven Hina led Native Hawaiian healing project and she is the mother of 4 keiki.   

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Po'okela Mossman is a Leadership Speaker & Executive Coach and the founder of Chief Development & Leadership Strategies.  A quickly growing training and development company with a sweet spot for High Impact & Healthy Leadership!  Po'okela's mission is to help hard-working leaders & entrepreneurs WIN at what matter most - in their Life & Business!  As a US Army Veteran, Po'okela served as a Combat Medic for 10years of Honorable Service. Born & raised in Hawaii, grown into a true Polynesian Professional driven with Purpose.  Po'okela is also a sought-after Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. His genuine approach, along with his humor, relatability, and engaging energy, allows him to connect with any audience.  Whenever he's not working you can find him with his wife Jamie, and their 4 children. They enjoy the active outdoors and learning about culture as they travel the world together.  Connect on: Connect on Instagram: @pookela.mossman Connect on Facebook: Po'okela Mossman Connect on LinkedIn: Po'okela Mossman  To Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.  #leadership #entrepreneurs

Consuelo Gouveia was born and raised on the island of Lāna'i. This is the start of her 20th year as a teacher and her 14th year at HKM.  She started my career in the DOE and was wanting something different.  HKM holds a special place for her as she spent majority of her career here.  The teachings and pedagogy of this school was the means and ways of how she learned growing up on the tiny island of Lāna'i. She started at HKM as Program Director and moved back to the classroom to teach grade 6 and then helped open up the elementary division of the school to include grades 4 and 5. From 4th through 6th grade, students learn about the ahupuaʻa system of land management and how changes in that system over time have impacted the people and culture of Hawaiʻi. She currently teaches grades 4 and 5 Papa Kīhāpai.  

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Arthur/Ka‘uhane has been a Community Relations Specialist since March 1994 and coordinates and conducts the educational tours and outreach programs for BWS.  Outside the responsibilities of his career, Arthur is a native Hawaiian cultural practitioner. His interest lies in perpetuating the Hawaiian language. He has a passion in learning and performing the art of hula. He is an executive officer with the Royal Order of Kamehameha. He also is a member and trustee of Honolulu’s historic Kawaiaha‘o Church.   Arthur attempts to live life by weaving the various aspects of his personal interests and professional life to perpetuate Hawaiian language, culture, and traditions. As an island people, we hold the key in how to live, survive and thrive in our world’s environment and take responsibility to care for all our natural resources.  

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In January 2017 Sun Dot changed ownership and was passed down to Viv's niece, Christina Henline. Tina was born in Kailua, O'ahu and raised in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawai'i. After high school, she moved to Noosa Heads, Australia to attend college and ended up staying in Australia for 13 years, focusing on building her knowledge in business, tourism and teaching. She recently returned to Hawaii and began substitute teaching at schools across the island.  Tina has expanded the business to include a range of Kids and Men's T-shirts, Hats, Pouches and other ocean-related accessories. She enjoys collaborating with other local businesses and in April 2018 launched the first line of Sundot Swimwear with Veronica Hill, owner of Cherry Blossom Bottoms.  What originally began as a hobby for Dorsey has now become a world-renowned and recognized business in the fishing industry. We are proud of our roots and foundation in Hawaii and aim to perpetuate our culture through our high-quality products, friendly service and support of local non-profit businesses and events.  Our family is still deeply rooted in a variety of ocean-related sports and activities and regularly enjoy sunsets together.   

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OZEKY is the name everyone knows me by . I am just an ordinary island boy , struggling and trying  to live life to its fullest here on Hawaii to support and provide for my small family.   I was born in chuuk and was relocated to Guam for better education in 1990’s . From Guam to Seattle and Seattle to Honolulu.   With an undeniable passion for music I started playing keyboard at a young age . Growing up Music was always my run to hobby. I play for my Elementary school choir, for churches & lastly for fun.   I started releasing albums year after year until it finally captured the whole FSM ears .   Music has been an Integral part of my life , that whenever I don’t find the time or the opportunity to create beats, make music , I don’t feel whole , as if something is missing until I come home from work , sit down by my keyboard and relax myself with some sweet melody.   I am now busy with Other projects through work which I do catering and partnered with Da Spot Health and Juices servicing the whole Local community here in Hawaii. I am also involved with the Chuukese community ( Micronesian ) to better educate our young youth.   “Notable past performance gave me the courage to sway by the wave of what TODAY brings, for I know yesterday is past and tomorrow never comes” - Ozeky   Always put your trust in Gods hands for he has the key to your future and the light of your path to guide you through it all.   

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Lane Wilcken is a scholar, cultural tattoo practitioner and advocate for the critically endangered practice of "batok" or cultural tattoos of the Philippines. He also has studied other related indigenous traditions of the Philippines and greater Pacific with over three decades of research and experience. His mother is from the Philippines and his father is of English and Scandinavian descent.  Lane is the author of "Filipino Tattoos Ancient to Modern" -and- "The Forgotten Children of Maui." He is also a contributing writer to "Back from the Crocodile's Belly: Philippine Babaylan Studies and the Struggle for Indigenous Memory" and "Shamanic Transformations: True Stories of the Moment of Awakening," as well as several articles for various magazines and journals.  

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#FilipinoTattoo #culturaltattoo #batok