KŪKULU: Pillars of Mauna a Wākea Presentation

On September 26, 12:30 PM, learn more about Mauna a Wākea (Mauna Kea), aloha ʻāina, and the movement to protect this sacred mauna with Pua Case from Mauna Kea Education and Awareness. This is an online event hosted by Dr. Masahide Kato’s POLS 396 class and everyone is invited to join in on this special presentation.

About Pua Case

Born and raised on the Island of Hawaiʻi, Pua Case is a Kumu Hula, a teacher of traditional dance and chant, and a teacher of the life ways, culture, and traditions of the Kanaka Maoli or the native peoples of Hawai’i. Pua serves on various educational and cultural boards in Hawaiʻi and is the Lead Coordinator and Project Director of Mauna Kea Education and Awareness.

She has been a part of the Mauna Kea Movement over the past ten years and has been involved in both community and frontline actions to safeguard the mountain and unify peoples of all nations in a collective mission to network, plan, and support one another. Puaʻs work focuses on incorporating cultural and traditional values and life ways into all efforts and actions to set a precedence of protocols for social and environmental justice, and positive change for the highest good for the earth.

[Note] This presentation is being offered in relation to KŪKULU: HE WAI E MANA, an exhibit currently in the library through September 30, 2024. For more information about that exhibit, please view this blog post.

Presentation Recording

This presentation was recorded and can be accessed at: https://youtu.be/c917EceGe-k?si=EUasoIeFbSbEgMrM.