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Personal Biography
My name is Milton-Jacob and I am a senior at Molokai High School. I'm someone who finds joy in the simple things in life. Nothing makes me happier than getting out into nature for a good hunting or fishing trip, surrounded by the tranquility of the great outdoors. As much as I savor those solo moments, my heart truly belongs to my family. There's nothing quite like spending quality time with my loved ones, sharing stories, laughter, and creating cherished memories together. And let's not forget about good food – it's like music to my soul! Whether it's trying out a new recipe or indulging in a favorite dish, I believe that good food has the power to bring people together and create unforgettable moments.
Capstone Project
As my love for the mountain and ocean grow, what better way than to base my Capstone on La'au lapa'au. La'au lapa'au is the Native Hawaiian practice of medicine. The natural use of plants and herbs from Hawaii's native plants have been used over thousands of years to treat injuries, open spiritual connections, and connects us to our ancestors. I will use this to make tea, oils, and capsules
Why?
I chose La'au lapa'au because just like our Hawaiian language, this practice at one point, was banned.
I learned...When missionaries arrived in Hawai‘i in 1820, they believed that lā‘au lapa‘au was black magic, and moved for it to be outlawed. Though the practice was banned, kāhuna continued to practice in secret. In 1919, the Territorial Legislature created a Hawai‘i Medicine Board that was responsible for licensing lāʻau lapaʻau practitioners. However, in order to be licensed practitioners were required to use the Western names for plants instead of their Hawaiian names. Practitioners stopped being licensed when the Board was abolished in 1959. Lā‘au lapa‘au was recognized as a traditional medicine in the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act passed by the United States Congress in 1988.
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