Hawaiian Word of the Week: Pepa
Pepa—Paper, card, playing cards.
Pepa—Paper, card, playing cards.
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.
Kēkēmapa—December.
Pūlama—To care for, cherish, treasure, save.
Kulanui—University, college, literally big school.
Kealiʻi Rasmussen, a UH Mānoa Hawaiian language alumnus, perpetuates ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi as the director of Pūnana Leo o Waiʻanae.
Nowemapa—November.
Hōʻea—To arrive.
ʻŌlelo hou—To speak again, repeat.
Nā ʻŌpio Kaʻapeha, opens the door for haumāna in grades 6–12 to explore STEAM pathways within higher education.