Hawaiian at Home

Huakai i Kauai! - This week we’re headed to Kauai. We’ll be making new Hawaiian language content and supporting local where we can. Did you know that the way we use the word “local” in Hawaii is not how most...

My son is in preschool and being that no one at home speaks to him in English, he gets confused a lot in his English school. His teachers are awesome and are always keeping us updated on how he is...

This week I didn’t do great with studying Hawaiian which happens sometimes!! I did have a nice conversation with a fellow learner which is always a good way to stay accountable. We talked about the word “kala” (silver) and how...

I got to spend a couple of hours last week peeling the skin off of 8 large trays of olena with our family friend and mentor Tuti Kanahele. It was not only super relaxing, but also great practice sitting next...

I got into a discussion with someone very important to me about the use of okina and kahako last week. It started because this person I was on the phone with was saying they were going to text me a...

Last week’s event at Hookuaaina got canceled due to the rain. I’m sure it will be rescheduled so be on the lookout for that!  This week since Malu, my kane, was home extra, we worked a lot on intonation as...

Last week was the pule hope (last week) of Mahina Olelo Hawaii (Hawaiian Language Month). Did you set any goals and work towards them? Any successes you want to share with us? We always love cheering you on no matter...

This weekend we got to spend time with a wonderful mentor, kupuna, and Hawaiian treasure, Tuti Kanahele. Kumu Tuti (as many know her) is a true example of someone who perpetuates the Hawaiian language. Since the day I met her...

He aha la ka’u mea e kakau ai no Hawaiian at Home i keia pule? Pehea keia? E kakau ana au ma ka Olelo Hawaii a pela no au e hoomaamaa i ua Olelo nei.  I keia hopena pule i hala...

This is Mahina Olelo Hawaii - Hawaiian Language Month in Hawaii! This month and year we’re trying to start a new YouTube channel of very relatable Hawaiian Language content and videos for moms and children with a mentor and native...

I had a HUGE breakthrough this week! I’ve talked before about listening to recordings of native speakers from the 70s and 80s. I don’t know however if I’ve shared how it’s always been really difficult for me to pay attention...

For over 2 years now I’ve been supporting and encouraging my kane and his co-director in a very important project centered around the Hawaiian Language. Over the weekend we had a creative meeting about where the project is at and...

Last week I listened to this episode of Ka Leo Hawaii with Kaulana Char. Here were my main takeaways and wonders: I wonder if I’m related to Kaulana as my maiden name is Char and Kaulana was from Kohala and...

This week I had someone reach out to me on IG. She’s a Native Hawaiian mother and was looking to make a book in Hawaiian for her keiki. She wanted me to check the first couple of translations in her...

SUPER EXCITING NEWS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! Malu and I have been speaking for a while now about starting a long term language program to support families in speaking Hawaiian. Last week we met up with our first language...

We got to hang out with  Ekolu from Leo Kuahiwi last weekend for a few hours. He’s a native speaker from Niihau and was on Oahu for some language related meetings as a valued leader in the Hawaiian language community....

Study Buddy! I have this incredible opportunity to learn right now alongside another mama who’s learning Hawaiian. We come from different backgrounds and experience with the language, but even just having someone to study regularly with is so helpful. Is...

I recorded a conversation with my 3 year old last week and honestly it was just really nice to hear him speaking Hawaiian. Most days I don’t feel like I’m doing enough for the language, but hearing my keiki speak Hawaiian...

This week I watched this video about Hawaiian quilting done in the 90’s and recorded in Hawaiian. It was an amazing video. I learned so much. Mahalo Kumu Tuti Kanahele for making these!

Did you take the challenge last week?? The recording I listened to a few times was: Ka Leo Hawaiʻi 023 Līlia Hale  (02/20/1973) Here were my main takeaways from listening: This is a great recording to learn 3 beautiful mele...

Last week we had one of Maluhia’s Hawaiian language mentors over for dinner. It was actually the first time I really got to sit and talk with him because most of what I hear from him and about him is...