On Feb. 20, Kalaemano Interpretive Center hosted Ocean Solutions. This gathering demonstrated the potential to bridge traditional ecological knowledge with modern technology for ocean stewardship, conservation and community development. High school kiha, or peer leader, Brendon Nakata, with the help
On Feb. 20, Kalaemano Interpretive Center hosted Ocean Solutions. This gathering demonstrated the potential to bridge traditional ecological knowledge with modern technology for ocean stewardship, conservation and community development. High school kiha, or peer leader, Brendon Nakata, with the help of intermediate haumana, led a conversation on the importance of perpetuating the practice of paakai, or salt gathering, and Na Kahumoku’s experience learning the practice over the past year.
Na Kahumoku is a program of Friends of the Future, nonprofit organization which facilitates community-led change, perpetuates cultural anchors, and improves health-related quality of life for the Hawaii Island community. To learn more about Friends of the Future, visit fofhawaii.org or call 885-8336.
