

While other organizations honor living treasures, Hawaiian organizations haven’t had their own program to honor our kūpuna and esteemed elders. OHA is collaborating with PA‘I Foundation in the spirit of kākou to honor these recipients to produce this inaugural and important ho‘omau event at Pōmaika ‘i Ballrooms at Dole Cannery. These Treasures were nominated and selected by a group of cultural experts and practitioners.
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Abraham “Puhipau” Ahmad of Hawai‘i Island – for videography, documentaryĬlick to download a PDF version of the Mamo Makamae four-page instert to Ka Wai Ola June 2017.Elizabeth Malu‘ihi Ako Lee of Hawai‘i Island – for lauhala weaving.The two posthumous awards are awarded to: Nainoa Thompson of O‘ahu – for navigating.Marie McDonald of Hawai‘i Island – for lei making and kapa making.Josephine Fergerstrom of Hawai‘i Island – for lauhala weaving.Patience Nāmaka Bacon of O‘ahu – for hula.This community-driven event honored five living master practitioners and knowledge keepers, along with two posthumous members who are living in our memories. OHA Nā Mamo Makamae o Ka Po‘e Hawai‘i: Living Treasures of the Hawaiian People held its formal inauguration on June 12, Kamehameha Day, 2017. 2017 Living Treasures Nā Mamo Makamae o Ka Po‘e Hawai‘i: The event honored five living master practitioners and knowledge keepers, along with two posthumous members who are living in our memories.

The inaugural Nā Mamo Makamae o Ka Po‘e Hawai‘i: Living Treasures of the Hawaiian People was hosted by OHA and the PAʻI Foundation on June 12, 2017.

Hale Noelo: Research & Technology Center.OHA’s Emergency Financial Assistance Program.Creating a Hawaiian Sense of Place at Hakuone.Hālawa-Luluku Interpretive Development (HLID).OHA Board of Trustees Island-by-Island Focus.Committee on Beneficiary Advocacy & Empowerment (BAE).
