Dr. Kiana Frank is a brilliant scientist who bridges kānaka understanding of the world with scientific thought. Some of the very cool things covered in this episode:

-The edible mud of Kawainui: https://www.kawainui.org/histories-of-people.html

-Her lab at UH Mānoa: Lab Hui o Frank: https://www.labhuiofrank.com/

-Boss Dance Friends: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnCazvpP_kDRyVRzYWStQcA

-"Ea" as breath; "ea" as sovereignty

-Papaku Makawalu

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