Mānoa Heritage Center

June 24, 2021 • MHC@Home, Workshops & Programs

Virtual Kahaukani Conversations – Eia Hawaiʻi

Join us for our next Virtual Kahaukani Conversation with Maya Kawailanaokeawaiki Saffery. Inspired by her research on ʻāina (land) education, her presentation will discuss how mele (songs, chants) composed in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) are repositories of Hawaiian epistemology (the study of knowledge) and can therefore become lenses through which to view and imagine how […]

May 5, 2021 • Workshops & Programs

Hula Camp with Kumu Kilohana Silve

Mānoa Heritage Center is excited to offer hula camp this summer, June 7-11, 2021! This year’s camp is open to students ages 9-12 and will be taught once again by renowned kumu hula Kilohana Silve. With Hālau Hula o Mānoa haumāna in France, Italy, Japan, China, and the US, Kumu Kilohana has been busy engaging […]

April 26, 2021 • Workshops & Programs

Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike Workshops

Ma ka hana ka ʻike.In working one learns. Join us in 2021 for exciting hands-on workshops at Mānoa Heritage Center. All participants must pre-register for workshops. No refunds 3 days before class begins and no walk-ins. Intro to Lomilomi with Kapono Aluli Souza This workshop is designed to learn lomilomi techniques with a partner. Please […]

Workshops & Programs

Virtual Kahaukani Conversations – Lomilomi

In our next Virtual Kahaukani Conversation, we’ll learn about the Hawaiian healing tradition of lomilomi, including foundational principles, philosophy, and techniques. Led by Kapono Aluli Souza, lomilomi practitioner and MMT (Medical Massage Therapist), the conversation will inspire greater awareness and understanding of a holistic approach to self-care. With more than 20 years of experience, Kapono […]

March 31, 2021 • Workshops & Programs

Papermaking Program

Paper Club: Kōzo Instructor: Allison Roscoe Friday, April 30 & Saturday, May 1, 2021* 9 am to 12 pm 1-day session $45 (includes $15 materials fee)   2-day session $90 (includes $15 materials fee)  Experience the beauty of Japanese kōzo. Paper mulberry, or wauke in Hawai‘i, is the same plant used to make Hawaiian kapa and […]

March 30, 2021 • Workshops & Programs

Virtual Kahaukani Conversations – Hawaiian Soul

Join us to celebrate Lā Honua (Earth Day) with a special virtual screening of the short film Hawaiian Soul, followed by Q & A with writer and director ‘Āina Paikai. Recipient of Hawai‘i International Film Festival 2020 “Best Made in Hawai‘i Short” and “Audience Award,” Hawaiian Soul is a narrative short-film dedicated to real-life Hawaiian hero, George Jarrett Helm […]

March 3, 2021 • Workshops & Programs

Virtual Kahaukani Conversations – Waiakeakua Restoration

In collaboration with the Board of Water Supply and City & County of Honolulu, Living Life Source Foundation and Albizia Project coordinated the removal of 15 massive albizia trees, which had been previously felled on the proposed site. With plans to regenerate native ecosystems and expand the existing native food forest, join us as we […]

February 5, 2021 • Workshops & Programs

Virtual Kahaukani Conversations – Oral Histories

We are excited to invite you to our second Kahaukani Conversations event, featuring author and historian Jane Marshall Goodsill.  Join Ms. Goodsill in a lively discussion about her work as an oral historian. She will be sharing collection techniques, creative ways of presenting material, pros and cons of editing, use of photographs, and efficient ways […]

February 3, 2021 • Workshops & Programs

Workshops and Programs

Workshops available at Mānoa Heritage Center for the months of February and March. All participants must pre-register for workshops. No refunds 3 days before class begins and no walk-ins. Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke Workshop Botanical Workshop with Moani Hibbard Saturday, March 20, 2021* 9am – 12pm 1 session $35 (includes materials) Join Moani Hibbard […]

January 6, 2021 • Workshops & Programs

Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike Workshops

Join us in 2021 for exciting hands-on workshops at Mānoa Heritage Center. All participants must pre-register for workshops. No refunds 3 days before class begins and no walk-ins. Palm Bark Basket Workshop with Dianne Ige Saturday, January 30, 2021* 9-11 am 1 day session $25 Join O‘ahu based artist Dianne Ige to learn how to […]