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HA Reflections
HA Reflections
Mōhala Nā Pua HĀ Reflections - 1_28_2025.pdf"What Did You Learn?"
"What Did You Learn?"
From the kick-off meeting, we learned the importance of building connections — with community partners, the individuals we serve, and those who provide us with mentorship and guidance. To truly connect with others, we must be patient and actively observe. Through this mindfulness, we can be ready to engage meaningfully and be fully present in the community. Ultimately, it takes a collective effort to create a lasting impact, and we must embody the spirit of “aloha” and the stories, or mo’olelo, of the land we serve.
"What is Still Unclear?"
"What is Still Unclear?"
We have learned how to build meaningful connections and relationships with others through this event. We want to continue to learn more on the ways we can meaningfully contribute to not just the Mohala Na Pua project, but to the overall goals of improving equity. We want to learn more on how we can translate these lessons to our work outside the project as well. Additionally, we would want to have a better picture of all the moving parts of the project and the synergy that connects it all together.
"What Has Inspired You From Our Meeting?"
"What Has Inspired You From Our Meeting?"
There is a lot of instability in the world right now but we are reminded that we cannot move away from integrity, respect & authenticity just to finish things quickly. This meeting has fostered a sense of community and shared values. We were able to double down on what’s important and have an increased sense of belonging & kuleana - taking time to get to know each other on a deeper level.
We also reflected that we need to have a place where youth speak first, where they can share their history/educational piece in order to for a deeper connection to the work. This can be done through storytelling and having a shared vision. Through collaboration of everyone’s different roles, we can help plant the seeds & find the nutrients to help our flowers, or kids, grow.
"How Would You Like Us to Stay Connected?"
"How Would You Like Us to Stay Connected?"
The kick off meeting was a great way to connect with everyone outside of the Zoom windows. In-person aina days would be a great way to maintain that open dialogue with team members and collaborators. This can be quarterly or monthly. Respecting the bandwidths of each person, Zoom calls would still be appropriate and a great way to check in with others, but having the in-person time with each other has been helpful.
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
- Will something be prepared for us that can guide us to preface this project (to them)?
A: This website will be the hub of information for the Mohala Na Pua Project. Each page will have respective information for each Team. Additionally, we invite you to explore and comment on our project flowchart (in Lucid Chart) for up to date changes.
2. How often can we aina together in-person for the Mohala Na Pua project?
2. How often can we aina together in-person for the Mohala Na Pua project?
A: Good question! We would love to spend more time together in aina. We have this on our radar for the next time we gather in person.
3. What is the anticipated frequency for meetings/touching bases?
3. What is the anticipated frequency for meetings/touching bases?
A: Our larger project team has split into three teams: School, Curriculum, and Systems. Each team meets monthly with smaller individual meetings with consultants and school partners throughout the month. Our entire project team will meet every other month on the 4th Friday from 10-11am HST. The dates are: 3/28, 5/23, 7/25, 9/26, and 10/31. If you'd like to attend our meetings, please email us at research@bakercenter.org.
4. Where can we find the videos from Manoa Sky that were recorded from the event?
4. Where can we find the videos from Manoa Sky that were recorded from the event?
A: Below is a short reel and the full photo gallery from our event. More to come soon!
5. How can we determine the amount of time each person is dedicating to this project so we can set realistic expectations for contributions?
5. How can we determine the amount of time each person is dedicating to this project so we can set realistic expectations for contributions?
A: Our project is using a community-based participatory research approach that aims to train emerging scholars in implementation science and substance use prevention. Many of our established investigators on the project are hourly consultants providing targeted feedback in their respective areas. Additionally, we are always looking for community-based organizations to partner with through paid consulting contracts to inform our work. That said, a bulk of the day-to-day work is completed by the Baker Center team with guidance from community and researchers. Our DOE partners provide in-kind support to our project. If at any point this model is not working for you, please email Kelsie (kokamura@jbcc.harvard.edu).
6. As leader and presenters, what do you hope that we specifically take away with us from the kick off meeting?
6. As leader and presenters, what do you hope that we specifically take away with us from the kick off meeting?
A: Kalua pig. Nah nah, for me (this is Kelsie), my hope is that you have a stronger connection to one another, the place, and guiding principles of Aloha and Ha that are the foundation of this project.
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