"If I were from Switzerland, I would speak one of the major languages of the country. The same thing goes if I were from Italy- I would speak Italian. And, actually when I do visit the country, I do speak the host language.

For us, who are from Hawai'i and not just visitors to the islands, how much do we really know about our history, culture and language?

Everyday, take some time to learn at least five new words in Hawaiian, because you should not be a stranger to your own home."

-Meleanna Meyer