Aina MomonaLā Hoʻi Ho'i EaJuly 31 is a national holiday known as Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea (Sovereignty Restoration Day). The national celebration of La Hoihoi Ea was...
Aina MomonaMarion Anderson KellyMarion Anderson Kelly (1919-2011) was a brilliant scholar, tireless activist, loving mother and grandmother, and a true beacon of light...
Aina MomonaLynette CruzLynette Cruz, was born in Hilo, but raised in Honolulu in the small neighborhood of Kapāhulu in Kona, Oʻahu. She graduated from Kaimukī...
ʻĀina MomonaMoanikeala AkakaToday we honor the legacy of kia’i and visionary, Aunty Moani Akaka. In the struggle for Hawaiian Rights, few if any have fought longer...
ʻĀina MomonaJean BeniaminaToday we honor the life and legacy of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and education pioneer, Jean Beniamina. Jean Ileialoha Keale Beniamina was a Hawaiian...
ʻĀina MomonaSamuel KamakauMuch of what we know about Hawaiian History can be attributed to the work of today’s featured kiaʻi, Samuel Mānaiakalani Kamakau. Samuel...
-Lena MachadoFor today’s kiaʻi Wednesday, we honor the legacy of Hawai'i's Songbird, Aunty Lena Machado. Lena Kaulumau Wai‘ale‘ale Machado (1903-1974)...
ʻĀina MomonaDuke KahanamokuToday we celebrate the life of legendary waterman Duke Kahanamoku. Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku was born on August 24,...
ʻĀina MomonaGladys Kamakakūokalani ʻAinoa BrandtToday we celebrate the groundbreaking legacy of educator and civic leader, Gladys Brandt. Gladys A. Brandt (1906-2003), also known as...
ʻĀina MomonaWilliam S. RicharsonToday we honor the legacy of one of the most pivotal kiaʻi in Hawaiʻi law and politics of the last century, William S. Richardson....
ʻĀina MomonaIkua PurdyToday we pay tribute to the great paniolo who paved the way for a generation that came after him, Ikua Purdy. One of the most illustrious...
ʻĀina MomonaHauʻoli Lā Hānau e Walter RitteWalter Ritte (Born April 12, 1945) has been a pillar of social activism in Hawaiʻi for over 40 years. Below are resources where you can...
ʻĀina MomonaJohn Ka’imikaua John Wilbert Edmond Keanuenue Ka’imikaua (1958-2006) was a profound chanter, artist, storyteller, historian, writer, and well known Kumu...
ʻĀina MomonaEmma Kaʻilikapuolono NakuinaEmma Kaʻilikapuolono Metcalf Beckley Nakuina (March 5, 1847-April 27, 1929) is widely regarded as the first female judge of Hawaiʻi. She...
ʻĀina Momona5 Fun Facts about Prince Jonah Kūhiō KalanianaʻoleOn this day in 1871, Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole was born in Koloa, Kaua’i. While it is very well known that he played an important...
ʻĀina MomonaPatrice Namaka Wiggin BaconPatience Elmay Namakauahoaokawenaulaokalaniikikikalaninui Wiggin Bacon (1920-2021) was a living connection to old Hawaiʻi, a repository...
ʻĀina MomonaKini Kapahu WilsonWe continue our #womenshistorymonth series by paying homage to Kini Kapahu Wilson Kini Kapahu Wilson (1872-1962), also known as Jennie,...
ʻĀina MomonaRosalie KeliʻinoeRosalie Enos Lyons Keliʻinoi (September 18, 1875 – November 2, 1952) was a Hawaiian politician. She was elected in 1925 to represent...
ʻĀina MomonaIsabella Aiona AbbottIn honor of #womenshistorymonth we dedicate this post to none other than Isabella Aiona Abbott. Isabella Aiona Abbott (June 20, 1919 –...
ʻĀina MomonaIsrael KamakawiwoʻoleTo continue with our kia‘i throughout history, we wanted to highlight some facts about one of the most world-renowned kanaka musicians in...
ʻĀina MomonaKeala Kawa'auhauDonald Keala Kawa’auhau, Jr. (April 09, 1971 - August 27, 2018) was a Native Hawaiian activist, Hawaiian Language teacher, radio...
ʻĀina MomonaA Conversation with Hinaleimoana Wong-KaluIn a recent Zoom interview, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu spoke with Āina Momona about her background, her thoughts about aloha ʻāina and the...
ʻĀina MomonaFrenchy DeSotoAdelaide Keanuenueokalaninuiamamao "Frenchy" DeSoto (February 4, 1929 - January 21, 2011) was a kupuna of the Native Hawaiian movement, a...
ʻĀina MomonaQueen LiliʻuokalaniWe wanted to dedicate this post to sharing 5 fun facts about Queen Liliʻuokalani taken from the book "Liliʻuokalani” by Ruby Hasegawa...
ʻĀina MomonaCharles Kauluwehi MaxwellCharles Kauluwehi Maxwell (May 14, 1937 - March 15, 2012) best known as "Uncle Charlie", was a Native Hawaiian leader, cultural...
ʻĀina MomonaA Conversation with Jamaica Heolimeleikalani OsorioIn a recent Zoom interview, Dr. Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio spoke with Āina Momona about her background, her experience during the...
ʻĀina MomonaʻIolani LuahineʻIolani Luahine (January 31, 1915 – December 10, 1978), born Harriet Lanihau Makekau, was a native Hawaiian kumu hula, dancer, chanter...
ʻĀina MomonaKimo MitchellJames Kimo Mitchell was the other was born in Keanae, Maui on February 15, 1952, the youngest of Harry Mitchell Sr. and Pearl Mitchell’s...
ʻĀina MomonaEdith KanakaʻoleHawaiian composer, chanter, dancer, teacher, and entertainer, Edith Kanakaʻole (October 30, 1913- October 3, 1979) wrote the history of...
ʻĀina MomonaA Conversation with Pua CaseIn a recent Zoom interview, Pua Case spoke with Āina Momona about her background, the founding of her non-profit organization, Mauna Kea...
ʻĀina MomonaKalani OheloClyde Maurice “Kalani” Ohelo (July 8, 1950 - April 7 2018), became an early symbol of the Native Hawaiian political movement in the...
ʻĀina MomonaGayle Kawaipuna PrejeanGayle Kawaipuna Prejean (April 14, 1943 – April 14, 1992), was a Native Hawaiian aloha ʻāina advocate and activist that dedicated his...
ʻĀina MomonaLoretta RitteAn activist, mother, hula practitioner, and champion of Hawaiian rights, Loretta Ritte has dedicated her life to Hawaiian land and...
ʻĀina MomonaMary Kawena PukuiMary Abigail Kawenaʻulaokalaniahiʻiakaikapoliopelekawahineʻaihonuaināleilehuaapele Wiggin Pukui, ( April 20, 1895 –...
ʻĀina MomonaGeorge HelmGeorge Jarrett Helm Jr., (March 23, 1950 – March 7, 1977)was a Native Hawaiian aloha ʻāina activist, musician and hero from Kalamaʻula...
ʻĀina MomonaHaunani Kay-TraskA Native Hawaiian professor, poet, author, leader of social and political justice, and human rights organizer, many know Dr. Haunani-Kay...