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What is a Wa’a Kaulua?
Double Hulled Voyaging Canoe
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Rapa Nui
What culture greets people by saying “Talofa”?
Samoa
What type of issue is about people, how they interact, and culture?
Social
What does aloha ‘āina mean?
Respect, care, and love of Hawai’i.
Who is Nainoa Thompson?
Nainoa Thompson was the first Hawaiian to practice traditional voyaging methods since the 14th century. He helped sail the Hōkūleʻa from Hawaii to Tahiti.
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Samoa
What culture greets people by saying “Hafa adai”?
Chamorro
What type of problem is about nature and how we interact with it?
Enviornmental
How are we connected to Moananuiāke?
Living in Hawai’i and having pacific island roots.
What is the Polynesian voyaging society?
The Polynesian voyaging society is a Hawaiian organization that researches, preserves, and practices traditional navigation and wayfinding.
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Cook Islands
What culture greets people by saying “Malo e leilei”?
Tonga
What type of problem is about money, business, trade and resources?
Economic
What was the significance of the ‘Aha Pūnana Leo immersion program?
Reviving ‘ōleo Hawai’i
What is the significance of the Hōkūle’as first voyage from Hawai’i to Tahit?
The 1976 voyage of the Hōkūleʻa proved that early Polynesians were skilled navigators who intentionally explored the sea using only nature as their guide. It also helped cultural pride and started a movement to save Hawaiian traditions.
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Tahiti
What culture greets people by saying “Bula Vinaka”?
Fiji
What type of problem is about government, power, and laws?
Political.
How can labels hurt people?
They can divide and misrepresent us.
Where was Mau Piailug from?
Hint: Mau Piailug was one of 6 master navigators in the 1900’s and taught/sailed with Nainoa Thompson.
Micronesia, Satawal.
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Aotearoa
What does “Na ka Moananuiakea e ho’opili mai ia kakou” mean?
The vast pacific ocean that connects us all.
Name an example of a problem that is BOTH environmental and social.
Natural disasters and the aftermath, greenhouse-gas and oil, global warming and climate change
If Moananuiākea is our home, what is our responsibility as its caretakers?
Mālama & Kōkua. To be proud to be a part of Moananuiākea.