• Volunteers Breathe New Life into Sacred Lāna‘i Site

    Volunteers Breathe New Life into Sacred Lāna‘i Site

    September 2025 — Hiʻi, an ancient Native Hawaiian community high above Koele, is being revitalized through community stewardship that restores both the land and its living history.

  • Recipes wanted, like this one from Aunty Jo

    Recipes wanted, like this one from Aunty Jo

    August 2025 — Aunty Jo’s venison jerky recipe, passed down through four generations, reflects the spirit of Lānaʻi—family, tradition, and a deep connection to the land.

  • Lāna‘i Youth Lead through Culture and Community

    Lāna‘i Youth Lead through Culture and Community

    July 2025 — This summer, the 13th Annual E ʻIke Hou iā Lānaʻi Cultural Literacy Program brought together teens for a deeply...

  • Lāna’i Pays Tribute to Island’s Ancestors

    Lāna’i Pays Tribute to Island’s Ancestors

    June 2025 — Lānaʻi's initiatives to honor ancestors draws over 100 volunteers with more than 1,500 bouquets created.

  • Earth Week Celebrated at Kupulau Festival

    Earth Week Celebrated at Kupulau Festival

    May 2025 – Kupulau Festival celebrates link between land and culture with 4th annual celebration.

  • A Focus on ‘Āina-Based Learning as Cultural Education

    A Focus on ‘Āina-Based Learning as Cultural Education

    April 2025 – At Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center, ʻāina and cultural are one.

  • 2024: a Banner Year for Stewardship

    2024: a Banner Year for Stewardship

    March 2025 – At Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center, there’s no better expression of our mission than through community-driven volunteer events. In 2024, our dedicated volunteers helped restore natural habitats, clean coastal areas and outplant native plants.

  • Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center restores island Heiau

    Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center restores island Heiau

    February 2025 – Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center brought together a group of volunteers to a sacred and remote heiau, where restoration efforts have been underway for the past nine years.