Welcome to a captivating episode of Moana Nui podcast, where we celebrate Hawaiian Language Month with deep insights into one of Hawaiian culture's most profound values, MĀLAMA ʻĀINA. Our guests, Kanoelani Davis, Hope Pualani McKeen, and Keoni Alvarez, share the intricacies of what MĀLAMA ʻĀINA means to them and how they carry on their kuleana within this space.

We explore MĀLAMA ʻĀINA and break down its true essence in Hawaiian language to distinguish MĀLAMA ʻĀINA from conventional environmental conservation views and practices. Our guests share their personal experiences of how they share and teach the concepts of MĀLAMA ʻĀINA in their homes and their daily lives.

Our Panelists:

• Kanoelani Davis - Po Mahina Designs,Mana Bombs, LLC, and Hoʻakā Mana

• Hope Pualani Mckeen - Hawaiian Language Immersion Educator

• Keoni Kealoha Alvarez - Director and Film Producer, Kapu: Sacred Burials

Moderated by Moana McAdams - Award-Winning Author, Cultural Consultant, Founder of the Moana Nui Podcast

This episode is brought to you with sponsorship from Papa Ola Lōkahi (https://www.papaolalokahi.org/).

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Original livestream:  Feb 8, 2024