Being given this oppportunity to experience this place was amazing. Before going, I used to see this island a lot as I used to paddle for the school and practices were held right there. But now being able to say I have been there and experieced the place is a whole new story. Our job there was to internalize the place using our senses and observations as well as to give back to the place by doing service. During this time, I was part of the data collection team and by data that I collected was on the salinity and pH levels of the water around the island as well as in the loko iʻa. I got to really feel the hurt that this island endured. Hearing the chanting of the native birds crying out in plea, to the native sea snails that lay hidding under the rocks from the danger that lies ahead, I got to get one on one with nature and understand that we need to do something to protect our land for the future generations. I want to give others the opportunity to get connected to our land and stand up for it. One huge aspect that hit home on this trip was when aunty spoke to us about its history and the struggles that this place endured, which caused broken lives, hearts, and ultimately land. All in all, like Ghandi said, "Be the change you want to see in the world", lets be the first ones to make a move to change this world for the better!
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AuthorBeing Hawaiian isn't just understanding who you are and where you come from, but feeling within your nāʻau the passion to learn ʻike to pass on to the future lāhui. Here is my journey through Mālama Honua and how I am making a difference here in Hawaiʻi. Archives
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