Ke Ala ‘Ike Graduates Mana‘o
- “My knowledge and appreciation of my culture, the Hawaiian culture, has increased immensely. I cannot begin to express the gratitude I have for this makana I have been given. If it wasn’t for the Hālau, these Hawaiian Studies programs, and activities, I would still be lost.” – Z ‘Ākī, 2010, UHM Hawaiian Studies/Pre-Law
- “All of these activities have helped me to reach my goal in many different ways. I really enjoyed having guest speakers, I have learned a lot from them and it is always nice to hear what others in the Native Hawaiian community have to share. I have been strong and proud of my Hawaiian culture and being involved in the Hālau as well as other activities has also helped me to grow even more.” – Kawailani Soma, 2010, UHM Hawaiian & Environmental Studies
- “I truly enjoyed the knowledge I gained from Kumu Losch’s HWST 107 class. It was very eye opening, and what brought me to the Hālau. I find great strength and warmth from those I have come to know in my time at the Hālau and at LCC in general. It was a cultural ocean I would gladly remain within for a lifetime, were I able.” – Tanya Perez, 2010, Arizona State University, Social Work
- “Being a part of the Hālau has been a life changing experience. My advice to future haumāna is to always ask for help as it is always available. The Hālau is a place of safety that always welcomes new students as long as learning and perpetuation of Hawaiian culture is being achieved.” - Naomi Grace, 2010, UHWO Business Administration
- “Pursue what is felt deep inside, no matter how hard the journey, Mai maka’u a mai molowa! E holomua me wiwo’ole!” – Keola Kalani, 2010, UHM Hawaiian Studies
- “One thing that I’ve liked about the LCC classes and Kumu is that they are very personable and care about you. Each class is centered directly on the students, which makes a comfortable environment to work in. Being a part of the Hālau has brought values to me that I learned when I was younger, but seemed to have forgotten them due to my lack of practicing them. In the short time that I have been here, the Hālau has shaped me into a new person. A person that I like now, and will use when I go on to UH Mānoa and even my career in the future.” -Bowe Souza, 2011, UHM, Music
- “Being a student in the Hawaiian Language program, a member of the Ke Ala ‘Ike program and being involved in helped me to learn and become more acutely involved in my Hawaiian culture. The environment in the Hālau is friendly, and everyone there has played an integral part in enriching my knowledge of the Hawaiian culture.” –Pilikahakuimipono Crawford, 2011, UHM Biology
- “With the help of the Hawaiian department and the Hālau, I was able to get everything I needed done as well as being able to pursue different opportunities that other students wouldn’t usually be able to do.” -Kaimana Namihara, 2011, UHM Hawaiian Studies.
- “My advice would be to get involved as well as take advantage of all services the Hālau provides. By doing this they become immerse in the culture & find opportunities to give back to those who have helped to bring them to this point.” -Puanaunaka Williams, 2010, UHM, Political Science
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