The logo for the Kukulu Kumuhana project is an ahu of expertly stacked rocks. This symbolizes the kahua or foundation on which the project team built (kukulu). Dots in the pohaku or rocks represent piko with their multi-layered meanings. A fern leaf and shoot on either side of the ahu represent the fragrance of traditional Hawaiian knowledge and the potential for creativity and fruition.

Family Resources

The project development team hosted 9 ʻohana language support workshops. The first workshop was hosted in the usual face-to-face manner, but then the COVID-19 pandemic struck. To maintain safety, all of the remaining workshops for kula kaiapuni from one end to the other of the pae ʻāina were conducted remotely through online learning platforms. A link to some of the resources shared during these language support workshops is provided below

The ʻohana is the piko where the mother language of Hawaiʻi will live.

The Kūkulu Kumuhana team worked together to develop and produce the six language resource books presented below as well as a collection of interactive Quizlet language learning activities. Copies of the books were distributed to all K-3 families served during the project period. Click or tap the button below to access the Quizlet activities and learn new vocabulary.

The original project goal of 10 family resources was far exceeded. The final tally was 77, including 6 family language support books, 40 project e-books, and 31 Quizlet activities. All of these resources were designed to support and encourage the use of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi as a language of the ʻohana. These Hawaiian language education resources also support and enhance learning in schools.

The cover of this books shows a multi-generation Hawaiian immersion family with children holding a Hawaiiana flag and signs advocating for the ongoing perpetuation of Hawaiian language.

He ʻOhana ʻŌlelo Ola Kākou builds perspectives on the life and kuleana of the kaiapuni family. It is a large ʻohana!

The cover of this book shows a family at their campsite near the sea with various members of the family engaged in all kinds of campground chores and activities.

Ke Ola Nani is a companion book to Ke Ao Nani. Both support vocabulary development and language use in the ʻohana.

The cover of this book of traditional Hawaiian language proverbs about family shows a father, mother and daughter standing together and smiling. The girl has a ti leaf puolo (or bundle), which she is lifting up in both hands as if offering the gift to a host they are visiting.

Kū i ka Welo is a collection of ʻōlelo noʻeau (Hawaiian language proverbs and wise sayings) to instill traditional Hawaiian family values and wisdom.

The cover of this book of songs and chants representing each of the Hawaiian islands is divided into 4 horizontal bands. Each band contains a photo of the flower or lei representing one of the main Hawaiian islands. From top to bottom, a lehua for Hawaii, a rose for Maui, an ilima flower for Oʻahu, and a shell lei for Niʻihau.

He Lei Mokupuni is a collection of endearing mele (songs) and oli (chants) from across the Hawaiian islands that nurture and embody aloha ʻāina.

This book of witty and fun Hawaiian language proverbs shows a family gathered together with the mother and grandma engaged in conversation and three children playing the card game "go fish." Significantly, the card facing up in the pile is of the kole fish. The picture is a play on the title of the book, Nanea ka Lawaiʻa Kole, which has a double meaning of fishing for the kole fish and talking story, which is kolekole in Hawaiian.

Nanea ka Lawaiʻa Kole is a collection of witty and fun ʻōlelo noʻeau showcasing double meanings and playfulness in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.

This cover of a book about Hawaiian worldview perspectives and cultural behaviors associated with various parts of the body features a throw net fisherman standing on the lava rocks at the edge of the sea patiently waiting for the right time to cast his net.

Kāʻeo is a collection of proverbs, sayings, and traditional wisdom spotlighting body part perspectives on Hawaiian ways of being.