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Kūpuna

Kūpuna is Hawaiian for grandparent, ancestor or elder. For many generations, Kūpuna have served as the vital backbone for the perpetuation of Hawaiʻi's culture and traditions. Through their stories, Kūpuna of the past and present continue to pass on their wisdom and values to Hawaiʻiʻs keiki.

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Will Kyselka, Astronomer

Will Kyselka, Astronomer

Original footage of presentation by Will Kyselka, Astronomer at Bishop Museum. Featured in program "Cowboys & Canoes" for the Rice and Roses...

Duration:
00:41:01
Interview with Tūtū Mahoe

Interview with Tūtū Mahoe

Original raw footage of Rebecca Benanua (Tūtū Mahoe) interview, including Lānaʻi history and giving a private lauhala weaving instruction. Also...

Year:
1987
Duration:
01:29:30
Interview with Pila Wilson and Kauanoe Kamanā

Interview with Pila Wilson and Kauanoe Kamanā

Interview with Pila Wilson and Kauanoe Kamanā in their Hilo home. They discuss the Pūnana Leo language school and how they bring the language into...

Duration:
00:17:04
Interview with Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell

Interview with Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell

Kekuni Blaisdell discusses the health of Hawaiians of old as compared to Hawaiians in contemporary times, and the possibilities for improving the...

Duration:
00:05:55
Interview with Nona Beamer

Interview with Nona Beamer

Interview with Nona Beamer about her life, covering topics from her childhood, her time at Kamehameha Schools, her children, the Native Hawaiian...

Duration:
00:36:55
Elementary School Teacher

Elementary School Teacher

Footage of a teacher teaching a class of children, spanning multiple days.

Duration:
00:12:28
Interview with Aunty Genoa Keawe

Interview with Aunty Genoa Keawe

Interview with Genoa Keawe. It begins with her singing and playing ʻukulele. She discusses her beginnings as a singer with Johnny Almeida, falsetto...

Year:
1987
Duration:
00:32:11
Interview with Haunani-Kay Trask

Interview with Haunani-Kay Trask

Interview with Haunani-Kay Trask about Hawaiian history, the importance of Hawaiian language in learning the history of Hawaiʻi, and different ways...

Duration:
00:29:11
Interview with Herb Kane

Interview with Herb Kane

Unedited interview with Native Hawaiian Artist Herb Kane at his home in Kona. Topics include his personal history, his artwork, Pele, Hawaiian...

Year:
1987
Duration:
00:36:26