Hawaiian Word of the Week: Pepa
Pepa—Paper, card, playing cards.
2024 Huaʻōlelo o ka Makahiki: Mākia
Mākia conveys the meaning of “aim, motto, or purpose.” In these transformative times, it serves as a powerful reminder to move forward with intention and clarity.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Kēkēmapa
Kēkēmapa—December.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Pūlama
Pūlama—To care for, cherish, treasure, save.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Kulanui
Kulanui—University, college, literally big school.
Mānoa alum helps revive ʻōlelo, one keiki at a time
Kealiʻi Rasmussen, a UH Mānoa Hawaiian language alumnus, perpetuates ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi as the director of Pūnana Leo o Waiʻanae.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Nowemapa
Nowemapa—November.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hōʻea
Hōʻea—To arrive.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: ʻŌlelo hou
ʻŌlelo hou—To speak again, repeat.
New UH program empowers Hawaiian immersion keiki
Nā ʻŌpio Kaʻapeha, opens the door for haumāna in grades 6–12 to explore STEAM pathways within higher education.
