Protecting Lānaʻi’s Land Through Community Action
October 2025 - Axis deer and mouflon sheep, animals not native to Hawaiʻi, have taken a heavy toll on Lānaʻi’s ecosystems. Local hunters are taking responsibility not just as hunters, but as caretakers of the ʻāina.
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
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
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
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
May 2025 – Kupulau Festival celebrates link between land and culture with 4th annual celebration.
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
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
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.
Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025
January 2025 – Lāna'i Culture & Heritage Center expresses our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and enthusiasm for our mission.
