Who We Are
Pōhāhā I Ka Lani is a Hawaiian non-profit organization rooted in Waipiʻo Valley “to revitalize and advance indigenous Hawiian culture” through cultural education and land stewardship of this sacred place of our ancestors.
Who We Are
Pōhāhā I Ka Lani is a Hawaiian non-profit organization rooted in Waipiʻo Valley “to revitalize and advance indigenous Hawiian culture” through cultural education and land stewardship of this sacred place of our ancestors.
Get Involved
Nāpoʻopoʻo Ancient Village site in Waipiʻo Valley The largest ancient village in Waipiʻo Valley, Nāpoʻopoʻo is located below the famous Hiʻilawe Waterfall and still lined with the kuʻauna (rock walls surrounding taro patches) that have been dated back to being built between 800 -1200 AD. There are over 400 taro patches in the area and 43 platforms where homes once stood.
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Nāpoʻopoʻo
Ancient Village site in Waipiʻo Valley
The largest ancient village in Waipiʻo Valley, Nāpoʻopoʻo is located below the famous Hiʻilawe Waterfall and still lined with the kuʻauna (rock walls surrounding taro patches) that have been dated back to being built between 800 -1200 AD. There are over 400 taro patches in the area and 43 platforms where homes once stood.
schedule
Complete our program participation inquiry to schedule participation for your organization, group, class or family.
PREPARE
Learn what your day with Pōhāhā I Ka Lani will entail and how to optimize your experience.
REFLECT
Share your experience with us. After participating with us, we encourage you to take a few moments to reflect and share. This helps us learn and grow.
Become a Community Steward Member
Sign up to be one of our Community Steward Members:
- YOU RECEIVE: Receive discounts for merchandise and classes
- YOU GIVE: Commit to helping through volunteer or donations and advocacy.
Upcoming Activities, Workshops, & Classes
See our upcoming program activities, workshops, & classes
schedule
Complete our program participation inquiry to schedule participation for your organization, group, class or family.
PREPARE
Learn what your day with Pōhāhā I Ka Lani will entail and how to optimize your experience.
REFLECT
Share your experience with us. After participating with us, we encourage you to take a few moments to reflect and share. This helps us learn and grow.
Become a Community Steward Member
Sign up to be one of our Community Steward Members:
- YOU RECEIVE: Receive discounts for merchandise and classes
- YOU GIVE: Commit to helping through volunteer or donations and advocacy.
Upcoming Activities, Workshops, & Classes
See our upcoming program activities, workshops, & classes
WAYS
TO
GIVE
100% OF YOUR DONATION SUPPORTS THE SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR PROGRAMS
Help us continue our work of stewarding sacred lands of Waipiʻo Valley and promoting indigenous Hawaiian culture.
Every dollar matters. Together we can restore our ʻāina and community to health and abundance.
Sign up to donate financially, either one-time or recurring donations (tiers with perks & recognition). Donate
Purchase our merchandise such as shirts, hats, sweaters/hoodies, stickers, and healings oils & salves. Shop
WAYS
TO
GIVE
100% OF YOUR DONATION SUPPORTS THE SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR PROGRAMS
Help us continue our work of stewarding sacred lands of Waipiʻo Valley and promoting indigenous Hawaiian culture.
Every dollar matters. Together we can restore our ʻāina and community to health and abundance.
Sign up to donate financially, either one-time or recurring donations (tiers with perks & recognition). Donate
Purchase our merchandise such as shirts, hats, sweaters/hoodies, stickers, and healings oils & salves. Shop
Pōhāhā I Ka Lani means
The name Pōhāhā I Ka Lani is inspired by lines in the Kumulipo, the Hawaiian Creation Chant. It was chosen by founder Kūlia Kauhi Tolentino-Potter and her makuakāne (father), James Tolentino Jr., for itʻs layered meanings, with itʻs meaning still driving the continued efforts of the organization.
Pōhāhā I Ka Lani means
The name Pōhāhā I Ka Lani is inspired by lines in the Kumulipo, the Hawaiian Creation Chant. It was chosen by founder Kūlia Kauhi Tolentino-Potter and her makuakāne (father), James Tolentino Jr., for itʻs layered meanings, with itʻs meaning still driving the continued efforts of the organization.
OUR
MISSION
to revitalize and advance indigenous Hawiian culture