Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language

UH Hilo's College of Hawaiian Language, Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani, was established in 1998 as the world's first college through the medium of Hawaiian. The College is named in honor of Ruth Keʻelikōlani Keanolani Kanāhoahoa, the 19th century high chiefess known for her strong advocacy of Hawaiian language and culture.

The mission of the College is to assure the revitalization and continued advancement and growth of the Hawaiian language and mauli ola Hawaiʻi. A thriving Hawaiian language is the means through which the mauli ola Hawaiʻi will once again become commonplace in both traditional and contemporary contexts in Hawaiʻi. The College joins with other Indigenous peoples in the revitalization of their own languages and cultures. Our collective efforts will ensure the furthering of local, national and international initiatives toward establishing language and cultural vibrancy throughout the world.

Contact Information:

Patricia Kanoe Kanakaʻole

ʻO ka ʻōlelo ke kaʻā o ka mauli.

Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani

Ke Koleke ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

Ke Kulanui O Hawaiʻi ma Hilo

pkk@hawaii.edu

(808) 932-7411

Website: www.olelo.hawaii.edu