Hoʻokipa
hoʻokipa To entertain with hospitality (especially houseguests). The sharing of aloha through hospitality was an important value in Hawaiian culture. Known as hoʻokipa in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, it was a custom in every […]
Abercrombie Signs ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Month Bill
Senate Bill 409 has been signed into law by Governor Neil Abercrombie. The bill makes February ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Month, and not only that, it was the first bill written in the Hawaiian language […]
Tech Together Video
Tech Together is an exciting ten-day program that teaches sixth-grade students and their families about renewable and non-renewable energy. With the partnership of public and charter schools, this creative program […]
Hoʻomalō
hoʻomalō To stretch. It is important to stretch before doing any type of exercise, you don’t want your muscles to cramp up on you. Whether at work, at school, or […]
Ka Paʻalana’s Accreditation Highlighted in the MidWeek Newspaper
There has been no lack of positive exposure and fanfare following the announcement of the NAEYC’s accreditation of Ka Paʻalana’s preschool program. Last Wednesday, the MidWeek Newspaper featured an article […]
Homeless Shelter Fathers Connect With Their Cultural Past
On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 and Thursday, April 18, 2013, Native Hawaiian fathers from the Onelau‘ena Homeless Shelter took part in Ka Pa‘alana’s imu project. The workshop, which teaches Hawaiian values […]
Maluhia
maluhia Peace, tranquility; quiet. If you take a hike through the Koʻolau Mountains, you will find a sense of peace and tranquility there. The beauty and vibrant colors of the […]
