Papahana Kuaola

Papahana Kuaola’s Wai Ahu Project addresses Native Hawaiian students’ need for effective literacy opportunities that are culture-based and responsive to their learning styles. The project will target students, teachers, and community members on the islands of O’ahu, Moloka’i, and Lana’i to increase interest in reading and to experience Hawaiian ways of knowledge, all to inspire participants to become lifelong learners. Participants will be introduced to traditional and contemporary stories (mo’olelo) that have been adopted for a student reader. They will be engaged with nature (in activities such as stargazing), participate in demonstrations and in hands-on learning through activities and games.