Molokai No Ka Heke: Ko Kākou Mo'olelo

"Molokai Mo' Bettah": Our Story

Vision Statement

"We are Molokai, Nā Kama a Hina who instill HĀ through ʻIke Kuʻuna Hawaiʻi to guide and shape our Ala Loa, the path to a thriving future: Molokai No Ka Heke!"

2020 ʻAha ʻŌpio o Molokai

The Molokai HĀ Design Team will host its 4th Annual ʻAha ʻŌpio o Molokai on Saturday, February 22, 2020. This yearʻs event will conclude with a ʻAha Pūnana Leo Dinner Show that will start at 7:00 pm.

Please join us at the Molokai Community Health Center from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm to support, hear, and see our keiki share their mo'olelo through their exhibition in word, song, dance, or art. Check with your childʻs school on the dates for submission of student work.

2020 ʻAha ʻŌpio o Molokai Packet:

CLICK on the link below for information on:

Letter
Student Registration & Cover Page
Categories & Guidelines
Rubrics
Grade Bands & Submissions

Nā Hopena Aʻo:

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Nā Hopena Aʻo Framework (HĀ)

2020 ʻAha ʻŌpio Packet

Nā Hopena A'o

Pūnana Leo Dinner Show:

Contact Hui Mākua Pūnana Leo o Molokai for more information on:

Dinner Show Tickets
Dinner Show
- 6:30 pm Opening Ceremony
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Dinner

Hui Mākua Pūnana Leo o Molokai

Contact Information:

808 567-9211
Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

2020 Molokai HĀ Design Team

The Molokai HĀ Design Team continues to expand with additional community members with the goal to strengthen the 6 HĀ outcomes: Sense of Belonging, Sense of Responsibility, Sense of Excellence, Sense of Aloha, Sense of Total Well-Being, and Sense of Hawai'i.

Keʻena Hoʻonaʻauao Hawaiʻi

Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Canoe Complex

Liliʻuokalani Trust

Hui Mākua Pūnana Leo O Molokai

UH Maui College Molokai Education Center

Akakū Molokai Media

Hoʻomana Hou

Kualapuʻu PCCS

Ola Molokai

Molokai High

Molokai Middle

Maunaloa ES

Kilohana ES

Kaunakakai ES

Nā Hopena Aʻo Outcomes

(6:00 min)

(38:00 min)

(43:00 min)

Sense of Belonging

Sense of Responsibility

Sense of Excellence

Sense of Aloha

Sense of Total Well-Being

Sense of Total Hawaiʻi

Mahalo Nui Loa

Molokai HĀ Design Team

On behalf the of the Molokai HĀ Design Team, we would like acknowledge the following people for their time, services, and participation in ensuring the success of the 4th Annual 'Aha 'Ōpio o Molokai.

2019 'Aha 'Ōpio o Molokai

February 23, 2019

Molokai High School Gymnasium

2019 'Aha 'Ōpio o Molokai Event

On Saturday, February 23, 2019, the Molokai Complex will host its 3rd Annual 'Aha 'Ōpio o Molokai with the theme "Molokai No Ka Heke: Ko Kakou Mo'olelo" or "Molokai Mo' Bettah: Our Story. This year's theme resonates with our keiki in connecting with Molokai's wahipana (place).

Please join us at the Molokai High Gymnasium from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm to hear our keiki tell their mo'olelo through their exhibition.

2019 Molokai HĀ Design Team

The Molokai HĀ Design Team is one of the design teams across the state that are collaborating and hosting a HĀ Community Day within in their own communities. The goal is to strengthen the 6 HĀ outcomes: Sense of Belonging, Sense of Responsibility, Sense of Excellence, Sense of Aloha, Sense of Total Well-Being, and Sense of Hawai'i.

Office of Hawaiian Education

Canoe Complex - Molokai Complex

Kilohana Elementary

Kaunakakai Elementary

Kualapu'u Public Conversion Charter School

Maunaloa Elementary

Molokai Middle

Molokai High

Nā Hopena A'o Outcomes - HĀ Community Day

Maui District Television (02:00)

Akakū Molokai Media Center (1:52:59)

Sense of Belonging

Sense of Responsibility

Sense of Excellence

Sense of Aloha

Sense of Total Well-Being

Sense of Hawai'i

Photo Credits to Todd Yamashita, Kainoa Pali, Katina Soares

Logo by Sharnelle Kaili

Mahalo Nui Loa

Molokai HĀ Design Team

On behalf the of the Molokai HĀ Design Team, we would like acknowledge the following people for their time, services, and participation in ensuring the success of the 'Aha 'Ōpio o Molokai.
Brooke Taira (Office of Hawaiian Education), Something for Everyone (Shirts), Hulalei Designs (Hats), Molokai Dispatch (Announcements), Jimmy Duvauchelle, Henry Pali Jr., Samuel Makaiwi Jr., 'Opu'ulani Albino, Melveen Leed, Edna Cathart (Kūpuna Panel), Enzo Kansana, Kanoa Lealao-Hiro, Pueo Akina-Sumarnap, Ivan Ramos, Alina Colipano, Jojo Torres, Nicole Rodrigues (Haumana Panel), Todd Yamashita (Photography), Spencer Hyde, Maui District Television, Dan Emhoff, Akakū Molokai Media, Sharnelle Kaili, Isaiah Sahagun (Video), Nahulu Maioho, Charlotte Seales, Penny Martin (MC), 'O Hina I Ka Malama (Leis), Kamalu Poepoe, 'Opu'ulani Albino (Dramatic Performance), Sharnelle Kaili (Logo), Kalei Cummings ('Oli), Lisa Takata, Josephine Fa'alele, Clinton Akiona, Robert Nerveza-Shizuma, Sherman Napoleon, Diane Mokuau, Lisa Kaili (Set-Up), Kaunakakai ES Robotics Team (Food Vendor), Purdy's Macademia Nut Farm, Anahaki Farms (Makana), Perry Buchalter (Banners), Lee DeRouin (Venue), Kilia Purdy-Avelino, Justin Purdy-Avelino, Penny Martin, Nancy Lawrence, Perry Buchalter, Cheryl Corbiel, Kaui Kapuni, ʻEhulani Kāne, Pūlama Lima, Lauren Kikukawa (Judging Panel).

2018 Molokai Youth Summit

April 28, 2018

Kulana ʻŌiwi

Molokai L.I.V.E.

Molokai L.I.V.E. is one of the design teams across the state that is spearheading and hosting a HĀ Community Day with the goal of strengthening the 6 HĀ outcomes: Sense of Belonging, Sense of Responsibility, Sense of Excellence, Sense of Aloha, Sense of Total Well-Being, and Sense of Hawai'i.

NHEC Molokai Island Council

Office of Hawaiian Education

Molokai Complex

Molokai L.I.V.E.

2018 Molokai Youth Summit Event

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! On Saturday, April 28, 2018, Molokai L.I.V.E. will host its 2nd Annual Molokai Youth Summit with the theme "E Hui Pū Kākou: Our Island, Our People, Our Vision, Our Kuleana.

Please join us at Kulana ʻŌiwi from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm to hear from the student and community panels on their vision about the islandʻs future. Students from grades K-12 will showcasing their student work.

E Hui Pū Kākou

Our Island, Our People

Our Vision, Our Kuleana

Mahalo Nui Loa

Molokai L.I.V.E.

On behalf the of the Molokai L.I.V.E., we would like acknowledge the following people for their time, services, and participation in ensuring the success of the 2018 Molokai Youth Summit.
Director Kaui Sang (Office of Hawaiian Education), Bobby Alcain, Samauel Makaiwi Jr., Charlotte Seales, Kaui Kapuni (Kupuna Panel), Malia Akutagawa, Matt Yamashita, Alison Place, Marshall Joy (Community Panel), Jalen Kalama, Leah DeMello, Mili Bicoy, Rayden Dekneef (Student Panel), Stanford Hao, Representative Lyn DeCoite (Guest Speakers) Kiloaulani Kaʻawa-Gonzales (MC), Hano Naehu, Maile Naehu (Slam Poets), 'O Hina I Ka Malama, Molokai L.I.V.E., Molokai Complex

2017 Molokai Youth Summit

January 21, 2017

Kaunakakai ES Cafeteria

Native Hawaiian Education Council - Molokai Island Council

On behalf of the Native Hawaiian Education Council, the Molokai Island Council embraced the ideals of the Nā Hopena Aʻo Framework or HĀ. The intention was to foster cultural practices by building strong communities through strengthening our Sense of Belonging, Sense of Responsibility, Sense of Excellence, Sense of Aloha, Sense of Total Well-Being, and Sense of Hawai'i.

NHEC Molokai Island Council

Office of Hawaiian Education

Molokai Complex

2017 Molokai Youth Summit Event

On Saturday, January 21, 2017, the NHEC Molokai Island Council will host its first Molokai Youth Summit with the theme “Student Voices: Expanding Molokai’s Horizons”. The Youth Summit will be held at Kaunakakai Elementary School from the 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Information for Student Contest, which include descriptions and scoring rubrics for each contest category and the contest registration form. Categories include: Artwork (Pre-K to Grade 12); Video (Pre-K to Grade 12); and Statement (Pre-K to K; Grade 1 to 3) or Essay (Grade 4 to 6; Grade 7 to 12).

Student Voices

Nā Hopena Aʻo

HĀ - Breath

Expanding Molokaiʻs Horizons

Mahalo Nui Loa

NHEC - Molokai Island Council

On behalf the of the NHEC Molokai Island Council., we would like acknowledge the following people for their time, services, and participation in ensuring the success of the 2017 Molokai Youth Summit.
Director Kaui Sang, Jessica Worchel (Office of Hawaiian Education), Kaui Sang, Dr. Sylvia Hussey, Mahina Hou Ross, Alison Place (Community Panel), Kiloaulani Kaʻawa-Gonzales, Erik Svetin, Sharnelle Kaili, Summer Stone-Sardinha (Student Panel), Ric Ornellas (MC), 'O Hina I Ka Malama, Molokai Complex, ʻAkaʻula, Principal Janice Espiritu (Facilities), Haunaniʻs Florist (Leis), Kuoha ʻOhana (Catering), Kamehameha Schools (Video), Dr. Sylvia Hussey, Erika Vincent (Native Hawaiian Education Council), Kainoa Pali, Ric Ornellas, Diane Mokuau, ʻIolani Kuʻoha (Molokai Island Council)

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