Wakinikona's September Newsletter

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A'o Mauka ~ Connect with your Culture Learn the language http://http://ksdl.ksbe.edu/adult/

National Distance Learning Week Special!
Nov. 29 - Dec. 17: Mo‘olelo Ka Na‘i Aupuni - This course focuses on learning about the life of Kamehameha I, the first ruler of all Hawai‘i. Ka Na‘i Aupuni refers to Kamehameha’s ability to unite the islands.

Register by Nov. 12 for FREE!
Upcoming Courses

November 1-26: ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i: PIli ‘Ohana -This course will revisit some of the concepts taught in E Ola Ka ‘Ohana and build on them by taking a closer look at family relationships and interactions amongst family members. Sentence patterns will focus on introducing and describing family members as well what they enjoy doing.

Nov. 29 - Dec. 17: Mo‘olelo Ka Na‘i Aupuni- See more information to the left.

Register by November 15

Would you like to reconnect with your roots and share the Hawaiian culture with your ‘ohana? Join us in an online enrichment program for adults interested in the Hawaiian culture and language. Discover Hawaiian values, beliefs and traditions in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace.

Courses are only $25.00 and include a facilitator for 3-4 weeks, access to materials for a full year. If you complete the course, you'll also be mailed an incentive.

Target Audience
Parents, caregivers, alumni, educators and all other interested adults who want to learn more about Hawaiian history, language and cultural practices via distance education.

Program Goals
To provide:

culturally-based learning opportunities worldwide via a self-paced online environment;
access to culturally-relevant resources to share with their families;
a virtual community where they can share ideas, resources and experiences related to ‘Ike Hawai‘i

Mahalo Nui Loa for Visiting us at Live Aloha

It was wonderful to see so many people come and visit our table at the Live Aloha Festival. Before I was even fully set up I had eager knowledge seekers ready to participate in our Na Mahele o Ke Kino hawaiian language lesson on parts of the body. Many of our club members were able to extend their aloha and love for our culture through that lesson. Hope those who took the challenge and learned the hawaiian words will keep the Na Mahele o Ke Kino bookmarks as a token of our appreciation and put them to good use! Mahalo nui loa for our members who came blessed us with their kokua & conducted the acutal lessons ~ Auntie Bessie, Uncle Bob, Erin, Keka, Heidi, Karen & Stan. Thank you to Priscilla, Eva, Jane, Kenan and Alex for making the bookmarks.
If you want more information about our club or our hui wa'a come out to a meeting ~ next one is Saturday, September 18th 6:30 - 10 pm at the Valley Ridge Community Center, Seatac, Washington. Just bring yourself and your love for the islands, we will take care of the rest!
A hui hou,
Anne

Live Aloha ~ Saturday, Sept 12, 2010 Seattle Center

Let's all journey to the islands without ever leaving Seattle...bring the family and friends, and come down to Seattle Center on September 12th to Live Aloha in celebration of all things Hawaiian! With generous support by the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, KOMO TV, Seattle Center, the City of Seattle, Seattle's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, 4Culture, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, the Washington State Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. Come visit Wakinikona at the NAPALI table all day and participate in a mini language lesson on the parts of the body.
Check out what we have in store for you:

Center House Stage:11am: Opening Ceremony
11:30-12:30pm: Halau Hula O Lono
12:45-1:45pm: Hula `Ohana O Ke`alaileiha`aha`a & the Mix Plate Band
2:00-2:45pm: SUPA Nui - Seattle Ukulele Players Association plus more!
3:00-3:45pm: Ke`ala `O Kamailelauli`ili`I & Manawaiopuna
4:00-4:45pm: Grooveline Hawaii
5:00-5:45pm: Halau Hula O Napualani
6:00-6:45pm: Makani E
6:45pm: Closing
Emcees: Manono McMillan & Braddah Gomes

Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau Mural Amphitheatre Stage:
2:00-2:45pm: Napun Tasi
3:00-3:45pm: Alika Nako`oka
4:00-4:45pm: Unified Culture
5:00-5:45pm: Herb Ohta, Jr. & Keoki Kahumoku
6:00-6:45pm: Grammy Award winning Cyril Pahinui!!

Workshops:Lei-Making: 11am-5pm (continuous)
Lauhala-Weaving: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Makahiki-Themed Games & Activities: Noon-1:30pm & 3pm-4:30pm - Sponsored by the Kamehameha Schools
Ukulele Workshop with Herb Ohta, Jr.: Noon-1pm
Hawaiian History Documentaries: Continuous in Conference Room A
Keiki Korner: All Day
Special Features:
Hawaiian Living History Exhibit - A Day in the Life of an Ancient Hawaiian: All-Day with special sessions given every hour.
Ono Hawaiian Food!
Hawaiian Craft Vendors

Looking forward to seeing you all!