An Indigenous Perspective on Hawai’i reopening for visitors
Hawai’i reopens to visitors today, long famous as a destination of white sand beaches and legendary surf breaks but what do the locals think about people returning?
We talk to three Hawaiian experts: Dr Keao NeSmith, Kumu Micah Kamohoalii and Leihua Stewart and ask their opinions about:
The social effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Hawaiian indigenous community and a return to indigenous ways of thinking
The Economic impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Hawai’i
How visitors to Hawai’i can better respect the local indigenous culture
How people can maintain their connection to Hawai’i if they don’t feel comfortable travelling
Show your support for Hawai’i:
Buy authentic Hawaiian fashion from Kumu Micah Kamohoalii: https://www.dbkamohoalii.com/
Tune into the online learning events hosted by the E ALA E Hawaiian Cultural Centre: https://www.ealaehcc.org/
Donate to local Hawaiian non-profits:
Nā Pali Coast ʻOhana – dedicated to protecting the natural and cultural resources of the Nāpali Coast. napali.org
Kāneiolouma – Ancient Hawaiian Village restoration project kaneiolouma.org
Friends of King Kaumuali'I – Creating awareness of Hawai’i history - kauaikingkaumualii.org
Friends of the Iolani Palace – preservation fund for the protection of the Iolani Palace https://www.iolanipalace.org/contact/the-friends-of-iolani-palace/
