• Community to gather to discuss hunting on Lānaʻi’s land

    Community to gather to discuss hunting on Lānaʻi’s land

    December 2025 - December meeting addresses invasives toll on Lānaʻi’s ecosystems. Local hunters are taking responsibility not just as hunters, but as caretakers of the ʻāina.

  • Community Stewardship is Key to Kānepu‘u Preserve Success

    Community Stewardship is Key to Kānepu‘u Preserve Success

    November 2025 — Kānepuʻu, one of the most significant dryland forests remaining in Hawaiʻi and a wahi pana (storied, sacred place) rich in cultural heritage.

  • 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.