Mamao Programs

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
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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
'Ōlohe Keani Kaleimamahu
'Ōlohe Keani Kaleimamahu
Nov 18, 2023
Makahiki & Mahina for planting
Ana Kapukini Kon
Jan. 20, 2024
'Ohe

Feb. 24, 2023
Limu
Guest Speaker 'Ōlohe Umi Kai
'Ōlohe Keani Kaleimamahu
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
Here's a video showing how we use the ko‘oko‘o to defend from the pīkoi.

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




Makau, May 2023




Kau Lā‘au or Aho Lewalewa, April 2023




'Ōlena , June 2023




Kalo & Hāloanakalaukapalili, August 2023



