Mamao Programs
Kealakekua 2023
The Mamao Program offers participants of all ages the opportunity to learn about the cultural practices of Puna, and to learn a little about the life of a Hawaiian Koa, or warrior. We encourage ohana to come and learn together, to strengthen one’s identity and connection to the ike of our kupuna.
The new series of workshops begins July 2023, running once a month until June 2024 . Each month we will feature a native plant, the traditional uses, mo’olelo (stories), planting styles, and the pilina or relationship we have with our native plants and more! Come and learn with us through storytelling and hands-on activities!
This Mamao program is sponsored by KS Kaiāulu
KS Kaiāulu shares a spectrum of resources and opportunities offered by Kamehameha Schools and its community partners that embrace keiki, ʻōpio, and ʻohana along their journey of life-long learning
Click on a program workshop date below to register for your family!
Mamao Program
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
16-1736 34th Ave., Orchidland
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Aug. 26, 2023
Kalo
Oct. 28, 2023
Kukui
Backyard Dryland Kalo
Cultivation Workshop
with Kālāmakani Francisco
Guest Speaker, Ana Kon
Jan. 20, 2024
'Ohe
Feb. 24, 2023
Limu
Guest Speaker 'Ōlohe Umi Kai
Guest Speaker, Hiʻilei Kawelo
Mar 9, 2024
Kuahu Plants
Apr 20, 2024
July 22, 2023
Aug. 26, 2023
Sep. 23, 2023
Oct. 28, 2023
Nov. 18, 2023
Jan. 20, 2024
Feb. 24, 2024
Mar. 9, 2024
Apr. 20, 2024
June 1, 2024
This is how the spinning Ikoi is defended against using a kookoo.
Mamao Program - Past Workshops
Ma‘a or Hawaiian sling , Nov & Dec 2022
Makahiki , Jan & Feb 2023
He mea kaua
Ko‘oko‘o or Walking Stick
March 2023
Kau Lā‘au or Aho Lewalewa, April 2023
Makau, May 2023
'Ōlena , June 2023
Kalo & Hāloanakalaukapalili, August 2023
'Awa & Tī , September 2023
Kukui, October 2023
Mahina, November 2023
Mahalo to Kamehameha Kaiāulu program for the continued support!