Kuleana
—Responsibility, privilege, concern, or right to care for one another and the land.
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“As an academic counselor at Honolulu Community College, I believe it is my kuleana to assist students in identifying their barriers, provide them with accurate information, and help them develop next steps toward creating a plan for success.”
—Jill Teraizumi, academic counselor, Ke Kulanui Kaiāulu o Honolulu (Honolulu Community College)
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This week’s ʻōlelo was recorded with the assistance of the Music & Entertainment Learning Experience (MELE) program.