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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.

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Today’s the day! 🗓️📍 We’re grateful to recognize our Nāʻū and Kaunaʻoa level sponsors for their support of the 2026 Golf Tournament! These businesses and organizations have stepped forward to help make this event possible, and we’re honored to have them as partners. Their generosity directly supports the work of the Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center. Mahalo nui to each of these sponsors for investing in our community. Swipe to see the organizations helping make this year’s tournament possible. ⛳️ Stay tuned for behind the scenes updates from today’s event!
✨Presenting Sponsor Highlight✨ - Part 2: Purple Maiʻa @purple_maia We’re proud to highlight our next Presenting Sponsor, Purple Maiʻa — an organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of Hawaiʻi’s leaders through creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship. Through innovation and ʻike, they help Hawaiʻi to see what’s possible and build pathways toward meaningful futures. With co-founder Donavan Kealoha at the helm, this partnership feels especially meaningful. Supporting this tournament isn’t just a sponsorship; it’s a homecoming. Their support helps Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center continue on the path to preserve Lānaʻi’s history while creating opportunities that uplift communities across Hawaiʻi. Honoring the past. Enriching the future. Mahalo for playing with purpose alongside us. 🙌🏽
✨Presenting Sponsor Highlight ✨ - Part 1: Foundations Hawaiʻi @foundationshawaii We’re incredibly grateful to share that Foundations Hawaiʻi is returning as one of our two Presenting Sponsors of the 2026 Golf Tournament! Last year, they stepped up as our first-ever Presenting Sponsor and we’re honored to have them back again. Locally owned and operated since 1995, Foundations Hawaiʻi has built their company on the belief that strong foundations create lasting impact. We couldn’t agree more. Their commitment to teamwork and community directly supports our educational programs, ʻāina stewardship efforts, and archival history efforts. Mahalo for playing with purpose alongside us 🙌🏽 Up Next ⏭️: a Presenting Sponsor with Lānaʻi roots 👀
It’s Tournament Week! ⛳️🏌️‍♂️ This Saturday, we gather on the green in support of culture, history, and community here on Lānaʻi. Every swing and sponsorship supports our work to honor our island’s stories and uplift future generations 🌱 Stayed tuned this week as we highlight the incredible sponsors and community members who help make this event possible. #lanaichc #lanaihawaii #golf #golftournament #manelegolfcourse
E heluhelu pū kākou! 📖✨ Join Kaʻā as he shares one of our guided readers, taking us to the ahupuaʻa of Kaʻā here on Lānaʻi. Whether you are a fluent speaker, a learner, or just beginning your journey, every word spoken helps ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi continue to thrive. Mahalo to Kaʻā and all those who celebrate the power of language to connect us to our kūpuna, our ʻāina, and one another. ʻO ka ʻōlelo ke kaʻā o ka mauli. Language is the fiber that binds us to our cultural identity. #mahinaOleloHawaii #eolakaolelohawaii #hawaiianlanguagemonth #lanai #hawaii
He aha ka hana a Luka? What would Ruth do? On her lā hānau (birthday), we honor Ruth Keanolani Kanāhoahoa Keʻelikōlani, an aliʻi wahine who fiercely protected ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and ʻike kūpuna. A few quick facts about this mana wahine: 💡 She spoke ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi exclusively, even in official government settings. 💡She served as Governor of Hawaiʻi Island, a role rarely held by women. 💡She was one of the largest landholders in the Hawaiian Kingdom. Her lands later became the foundation for Kamehameha Schools. 💡She insisted on a traditional burial, honoring ancestral customs even when it challenged Western norms. Though not based on Lānaʻi, her unwavering commitment to mālama all things Hawaiʻi continues to guide how we steward culture and history here today. Eō e ke aliʻi wahine Keʻelikōlani!
Today’s the day! 🗓️📍 We’re grateful to recognize our Nāʻū and Kaunaʻoa level sponsors for their support of the 2026 Golf Tournament! These businesses and organizations have stepped forward to help make this event possible, and we’re honored to have them as partners. Their generosity directly supports the work of the Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center. Mahalo nui to each of these sponsors for investing in our community. Swipe to see the organizations helping make this year’s tournament possible. ⛳️ Stay tuned for behind the scenes updates from today’s event!
✨Presenting Sponsor Highlight✨ - Part 2: Purple Maiʻa @purple_maia We’re proud to highlight our next Presenting Sponsor, Purple Maiʻa — an organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of Hawaiʻi’s leaders through creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship. Through innovation and ʻike, they help Hawaiʻi to see what’s possible and build pathways toward meaningful futures. With co-founder Donavan Kealoha at the helm, this partnership feels especially meaningful. Supporting this tournament isn’t just a sponsorship; it’s a homecoming. Their support helps Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center continue on the path to preserve Lānaʻi’s history while creating opportunities that uplift communities across Hawaiʻi. Honoring the past. Enriching the future. Mahalo for playing with purpose alongside us. 🙌🏽
✨Presenting Sponsor Highlight ✨ - Part 1: Foundations Hawaiʻi @foundationshawaii We’re incredibly grateful to share that Foundations Hawaiʻi is returning as one of our two Presenting Sponsors of the 2026 Golf Tournament! Last year, they stepped up as our first-ever Presenting Sponsor and we’re honored to have them back again. Locally owned and operated since 1995, Foundations Hawaiʻi has built their company on the belief that strong foundations create lasting impact. We couldn’t agree more. Their commitment to teamwork and community directly supports our educational programs, ʻāina stewardship efforts, and archival history efforts. Mahalo for playing with purpose alongside us 🙌🏽 Up Next ⏭️: a Presenting Sponsor with Lānaʻi roots 👀
It’s Tournament Week! ⛳️🏌️‍♂️ This Saturday, we gather on the green in support of culture, history, and community here on Lānaʻi. Every swing and sponsorship supports our work to honor our island’s stories and uplift future generations 🌱 Stayed tuned this week as we highlight the incredible sponsors and community members who help make this event possible. #lanaichc #lanaihawaii #golf #golftournament #manelegolfcourse
E heluhelu pū kākou! 📖✨ Join Kaʻā as he shares one of our guided readers, taking us to the ahupuaʻa of Kaʻā here on Lānaʻi. Whether you are a fluent speaker, a learner, or just beginning your journey, every word spoken helps ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi continue to thrive. Mahalo to Kaʻā and all those who celebrate the power of language to connect us to our kūpuna, our ʻāina, and one another. ʻO ka ʻōlelo ke kaʻā o ka mauli. Language is the fiber that binds us to our cultural identity. #mahinaOleloHawaii #eolakaolelohawaii #hawaiianlanguagemonth #lanai #hawaii
He aha ka hana a Luka? What would Ruth do? On her lā hānau (birthday), we honor Ruth Keanolani Kanāhoahoa Keʻelikōlani, an aliʻi wahine who fiercely protected ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and ʻike kūpuna. A few quick facts about this mana wahine: 💡 She spoke ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi exclusively, even in official government settings. 💡She served as Governor of Hawaiʻi Island, a role rarely held by women. 💡She was one of the largest landholders in the Hawaiian Kingdom. Her lands later became the foundation for Kamehameha Schools. 💡She insisted on a traditional burial, honoring ancestral customs even when it challenged Western norms. Though not based on Lānaʻi, her unwavering commitment to mālama all things Hawaiʻi continues to guide how we steward culture and history here today. Eō e ke aliʻi wahine Keʻelikōlani!
In an effort to keep everyone safe, our museum will be closed tomorrow, February 9th. Mahalo for your understanding and look forward to seeing you when we re-open on Tuesday. Mālama pono e ko Hawai’i pae ʻāina!
Like every great team, we’re stronger together 💪🏽🙌🏽 ʻAʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia. No task is too big when done together by all. This Sunday, like many of you, we’re celebrating teamwork, shared purpose, and collective strength that helps us build unity in our community. Ola ka ʻāina, ola ke kanaka, ola ke kaiāulu! #mahinaolelohawaii #eolakaʻōlelohawaiʻi #hawaiianlanguagemonth #lānaʻi #hawaii

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