The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo has introduced a new monthly series authored by Pelehonuamea Harman, the director of Native Hawaiian engagement.
ʻŌlelo Resource of the Month will explore Native Hawaiian protocols related to ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), cultural traditions, Indigenous learning practices and more.
In the first installment, Harman highlights a collection of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi salutations and closings, offering practical examples for various contexts.
Salutations
Hawaiian phrase—English phrase
- Aloha pumehana kākou—Warm aloha to all of us (3+ people)
- Aloha kākou—Aloha to all of us (3+ people)
- Me ʻoe ka welina o ke aloha—To you an expression of aloha
Closings
Hawaiian phrase—English phrase
- Naʻu, na __________—By me, by “Author”
- Naʻu me ka haʻahaʻa, na __________—By me with humility, by “Author”
- Me ka mahalo nui—With much gratitude
Harman joined UH Hilo’s Office of the Chancellor in June 2024 as part of the growing Hawaiʻi Papa o Ke Ao team established throughout the 10-campus UH System to develop, implement and assess strategic actions to enhance the higher education needs of Native Hawaiians. She is tasked with helping to implement priorities such as advancing language and culture parity in areas ranging from programming and curriculum to research and hiring practices.
- Related UH News story: Pelehonuamea Harman: Charting UH Hilo’s course in Indigenous learning, June 14, 2024
