Cultivating The Native Hawaiian Culture and Values Across Oregon & SW Washington
Ka ʻAha Lāhui O ʻOlekona Hawaiian Civic Club
Established in 2019, Ka ʻAha Lāhui O ʻOlekona Hawaiian Civic Club of Oregon & SW Washington, or KALO HCC, is a 501(c)3 organization that works to bring awareness to the importance of kalo (taro) and Hāloa (first Hawaiian) in remembrance of our Native Hawaiian communities back home and on the continent – thus, creating an opportunity to reindigenize and reconnect our lāhui (people) to the ʻāina (land) and moʻomēheu (cultural identity and values).
Cultivating the Next Generation
Prince Kūhiō valued education and believed it was fundamental to building a strong lahui. In Oregon, though opportunities are limited, we have a unique chance to provide educational resources to PI-youth.
Striving for a Thriving Community
KALO works to bring practitioners to the continent to reconnect us with knowledge passed down through generations. Reclaiming our identity in spaces where we are not the majority deepens our understanding of being Native Hawaiian in the diaspora.
Building a Resilient Community
KALO focuses on uplifting cultural identity and addressing the needs of our community. Many feel a lack of belonging because we don’t see ourselves reflected, but culture provides a foundation for daily practices from our kupuna.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
KOKO Podcast Ep. 5 is Live!
KALOʻs KOKO Podcast is a new platform created to amplify the voices of Pacific Islanders, Poʻe Hawaiʻi, and Indigenous advocates. Our goal is to foster deeper connections among those navigating life on the continent while uplifting stories that deserve to be heard.
In this episode, we are joined by KALOHCC Executive Director Leialoha Kaʻula, Samoan Pacific Development Corporation Executive Director Jacinta Galeai, University of Oregon Native American Studies Assistant Professor Lana Lopesi and Oregon State University Ethnic Studies Professor Patricia Fifita. We discuss the successes and challenges our Pacific Islander students experience in Oregonʻs educational systems. We also share success stories the Oregon Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Student Success Plan have in our communities.
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