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 terms, ʻOHANA. Our guests, Brook Kapukuniahi Parker, AJ "Paki" Perkins, and Elizabeth McGann, share their refreshing perspectives on the depth and breadth of ʻOHANA beyond its common understanding of family.

We explore ʻOHANA and break down its true essence in Hawaiian language and everyday life. We journey with our guests through personal experiences of how ʻOHANA and our ancestral ties connect to and intertwine with mental health, self-worth, and our ability to understand who we are in the past, present, and future.

Our Panelists:

• Brook Kapukuniahi Parker - Artist, Historian, Makuakāne (Father)

• AJ "Paki" Perkins - Award-Winning Author, Growth CEO, Makuakāne (Father)

• Elizabeth McGann - Mental Health Professional, Co-Founder Polynesian Indigenous Knowledge Organization (PIKO) of Michigan, Makuahine (Mother)

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 22, 2024