Update, Sept. 25: The “KŪKULU: HE WAI E MANA” exhibit has been extended to Oct. 31.
A new exhibit honoring kia‘i (caretakers, guardians, or protectors) who stand for Mauna Kea, ‘āina, wai, and the lāhui Hawai‘i, is now on display through October at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu’s James & Abigail Campbell Library.
“KŪKULU: HE WAI E MANA” features artwork and photos from Mauna Kea Education and Awareness; UH West O‘ahu faculty, staff, and students; Nā Kia‘i o Wai Hā; O‘ahu Water Protectors; and Ka‘ohewai.
“KŪKULU” is a project of Mauna Kea Education and Awareness, whose mission, according to its website, is to educate and raise the awareness of communities in Hawai‘i and beyond on the spiritual, historical, cultural, environmental, and political significance of Mauna Kea, and provide cultural learning opportunities to everyone from keiki to kupuna, residents, visitors, and others concerned about Indigenous rights and responsibilities in order to create a platform for the protection of sacred places, and for social justice and positive change.
“KŪKULU: HE WAI E MANA” is the 19th installment of the “KŪKULU” project. “KŪKULU: HE WAI E MANA,” which uses Mauna Kea as its foundation and anchor, focuses on those protecting water rights on O‘ahu, especially in our ahupua‘a of Honouliuli.
The exhibit is free and open to the public, and is on display during the library’s building hours through Oct. 31 on the first floor of the library. For questions, contact the library at 808-689-2700 or uhwolib@hawaii.edu. Click here to read more about the exhibit.
