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Building pilina one stone at a time

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      Ke Kahua O Kūaliʻi

Nurturing a future of hoaʻāina leaders in sustainable leadership and stewardship.

Our Mission

At Kekahua O Kūali'i, our mission is to inspire wellness and pilina by cultivating healthy relationships between land and community with the stewardship of Pōhakea and Palalupe at Kawainui.

 

We are dedicated to sustaining a community-driven space that enhances the well-being of both participants and the land by demonstrating responsible hoaʻāina land management practices as hoaʻāina leadership .

 

We aim to empower individuals by building responsibility, activating leadership, and fostering collective action. Through our shared connections as a community, a legacy of wellness and well-being will maintain the health of Pōhakea and Palalupe at Kawainui.

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Makahiki Futures

Empowering the next generation of community stewards through mentorship and sustainable leadership development.

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Hoaʻāina Initiatives

Check out our community-based programs focused on restoring native ecosystems and long-term stewardship of Kawainui.

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Lā ʻOhana Roots

Join us for monthly community days where we are connecting local knowledge with modern practices. Complete the waiver form and visit us!

What We Do

CULTIVATE • SUSTAIN • MAINTAIN

 Join Us • Volunteer 

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Kūlia i ka Nu.

Build with us as we cultivate hoaʻāina leadership and stewardship opportunities for our community and the next generation. Your support ensures Pōhakea and Palalupe thrives through sustainable practices and effective movement, life ways, education, and so much more.

Your generosity will be amplified by hoaʻāina gratitude and leadership. Stand and build with us as a volunteer or by making a gift of support to Ke Kahua O Kūaliʻi.

Upcoming Events

  • Lā ʻOhana Volunteer Day  (Hilinaehu #1)
    Lā ʻOhana Volunteer Day  (Hilinaehu #1)
    Sat, Aug 15
    Aug 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    ʻĀina maintenance.
    Activate, Sustain, Maintain - Join us for ʻāina work out and a light lunch is provided.
  • Lā ʻOhana Volunteer Day (Hilinaehu #2)
    Lā ʻOhana Volunteer Day (Hilinaehu #2)
    Sun, Aug 16
    Aloha Palalupe and Pōhakea.
    Aug 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Aloha Palalupe and Pōhakea.
    Activate, Sustain, Maintain - Join us for ʻāina work out and a light lunch is provided.
  • Lā ʻOhana Volunteer Day (Hilinamā)
    Lā ʻOhana Volunteer Day (Hilinamā)
    Sun, Sep 20
    Sep 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    ʻĀina work out.
    Activate, Sustain, Maintain - Join us for ʻāina work out, laughs, and a light lunch is provided.
  • Lā ʻOhana Volunteer Day (ʻIkuā)
    Lā ʻOhana Volunteer Day (ʻIkuā)
    Sun, Oct 18
    ʻĀina prep for Lonoikamakahiki.
    Oct 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    ʻĀina prep for Lonoikamakahiki.
    Activate, Sustain, Maintain - Join us for ʻāina work out, laughs, and a light lunch is provided.

CULTIVATE • SUSTAIN • MAINTAIN

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