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Hōkūlani Kīna`ū

hokulani78

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I started making these videos some years back because most people assume that the history of Hawai`i begins with Captain Cook. But Native Hawaiians have a history that goes thousands of years beyond that--all the way to SE Asia. My videos were my own small way of resisting their history and reasserting that Hawaiians have our own `ike kuamo`o `ōlelo (historical consciousness) and that we are part of a much larger Pacific civilization. At the same time, I'm also part Filipino and I'm also committed to historical and cultural issues of the Filipino people.

Its my hope that these videos in some way helps shed light on these people's issues and stir some sense of pride in our history and culture--not to mention add to the consciousness of our people.

Name: Hōkūlani Kīna`ū

My strongest roots are mostly in Hawai`i (Honolulu and Hāmakua) and in the Philippines ).
I grew up mostly in Pāpākolea on O`ahu and my deepest influences have come from my grandparents, my mother, and the former curator at `Iolani Palace. I credit everything to those people who encouraged my desire to search out the kaona (hidden/deeper meanings) from everything whether its an art piece, a building, a poem, or religious text. That has been one of the motivations for me in whatever I do--to discover the truth and share those meanings back to the people.

"You must remember never to cease to act because you fear you may fail." Queen Lili'uokalani, 1917

"Be the change you want to see in the world." --Mahatmas Gandhi.
"The arts then act like a reflecting mirror. The artist is like the hand that holds and moves the mirror, this way and that way, to explore all corners of the universe. But what is reflected in the mirror depends on where the holder stands in relation to the object. " -Ngugi wa Thiong'o

And also THANKS FOR WATCHING MY VIDEOS.

Hometown: Pāpākolea, Honolulu, Hawai`i
Country: United States
Occupation: Art Historian
Interests and Hobbies: Books, painting, art, music, and anything that catches my attention.
Music: Eclectic.
Website: http://www.maoliworld.com/profile/Hok...

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In Memory of Princess Ka'iulani

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In Memory of Princess Ka'iulani

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[TRANSLATED] In Memory of Princess Ka'iulani

[TRANSLATED] In Memory of Princess Ka'iulani

A revised version of quotations from Crown Princess Ka'iulani.

Austronesia: The Civilization of the Voyaging Canoe

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[TRANSLATED] Austronesia: The Civilization of...

[TRANSLATED] Austronesia: The Civilization of the Voyaging Canoe

Revised version. MUSIC USED: Samingad - Taiwanese Aboriginal Meeting Song Mar...

Taro: The Staff of Life

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[TRANSLATED] Taro: The Staff of Life

[TRANSLATED] Taro: The Staff of Life

Music: Hawaiian Style Band "I'll Be There (We are 'Ohana)" and Sean Na'auao "Fish ...

Hawai`i's First Queen

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[TRANSLATED] Hawai`i's First Queen

[TRANSLATED] Hawai`i's First Queen

During the time when the Hawaiian Islands were ruled as four separate kingdoms in ...

Ka Na`i Aupuni by Israel Kamakawiwi'ole

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[TRANSLATED] Ka Na`i Aupuni by Israel Kamakaw...

[TRANSLATED] Ka Na`i Aupuni by Israel Kamakawiwi'ole

A traditional song sung by Israel Kamakawiwi'ole. Hawaiian lyrics (and my tr...

Heiau: Sacred Places

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[TRANSLATED] Heiau: Sacred Places

[TRANSLATED] Heiau: Sacred Places

Quotes from Queen Lili`uokalani

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[TRANSLATED] Quotes from Queen Lili`uokalani

[TRANSLATED] Quotes from Queen Lili`uokalani

Quotations from Queen Lil`'uokalani of Hawai'i, taken mostly from her autobiograph...

Battle of Kuamo`o

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[TRANSLATED] Battle of Kuamo`o

[TRANSLATED] Battle of Kuamo`o

A Brief retelling of the struggle between Ka'ahumanu and Kekuaokalani and his wif...

Hawaiian Mythology: Poli'ahu

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[TRANSLATED] Hawaiian Mythology: Poli'ahu

[TRANSLATED] Hawaiian Mythology: Poli'ahu

First in a series exploring the stories of Hawaiian deities (na kini akua). This...

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Channel Comments (62)

	InTheEndIWasRight (3 days ago) Thanks for accepting. You have awesome videos! : D Peace -Erik
	apatnaalon (1 week ago) I am so GLAD that another brother who LISTENED to the MANA and took the step and looked for the answers just like us and read all the books too to find what they are all whispering for every one out there to hear.. we at TATAK NG APAT NA ALON TRIBE they wanted us to parrallel it via reviving TRADITIONAL tattoo art and as we revive it we discover all the definitions and legends speaks of the same gods and meanings and definitions it is beautiful.. keep in contact with us.. ONELOVE
	Mohi (1 week ago) yo what happened to the video ?? that's alright bro... Don't need to re-edit it
	bratkotenka (1 month ago) i can't post my lengthy question here about my "sinoid/mongoloid-featured race inhabiting the indonesian-malay-descended-peopled philippines". an error always occurs. anyway, thanks again for the educational video (not "movie", sorry for that).
	forallmoods (1 month ago) I'm in the early stages of making a documentary (about the Roots of Polynesians), I agree and I'm very interested with your views on the Austronesian Race. As I said before, I'm in the early stages of making a documentary which has not yet started, but when it does, I will contact you again and would like very much to get you Mana'o on the subject. As for now I'll subscribe to your channel. E Malama Pono
	thejuicemedia (1 month ago) Alo Hokulani! loved your video on Aboriginal Australia - well done! I've just been recording/uploading vids of indigenous speakers, talking on the subject of genocide, treaty, sovereignty, invasion day, national apology, etc.. would be great if you can stop by! (ps- tried to post one of your videos as a response to yours but I couldnt :( tjm
	peacebuy (1 month ago) Aloha, have been reading your discussions on Pan - Melayu video. You have great knowledge and commitment on connecting to the past glory of the Pacific civilization. Ironically it makes my 'job scope' bigger (lol). Perhaps it is important to understand the gist/milestones of the past historical development of this region, just to find any possible solutions that we are facing (deadlock issues). The definition of Malay is fluid and vague. But let us focus on what we share in common (common attributes) rather than the differences. In my blog, I have few sections on Malays do and don't, idioms, proverbs, ettiquettes, norms and other day to day culture aspect, perhaps we could share certain things that our ancestors practised before. Terima Kasih...
	peacebuy (1 month ago) This is a cool place to be especially if you are in the journey of self discovering. Just curious this Malayo-Polynesia does it include Cambodia? There are Malays Cambodia, FYI. Anyway, I did an article on Henry the Black, belief to be the first person to circumnavigate the world circa 1520, and he was a Malay!! My site is about connecting Malays all over the world and it is in English for ease (some Malays descendents in Cape Town, Madagascar, Sri Lanka do not speak the same Malay as the Malaysian and Indonesian Malay). Do visit GEMPAMELAYU!!!! ( by the way Gempa means Earthquake) is kind of a wake up call. I have also have so far 3 vidoes uploaded especially for this particular purpose.
	peacebuy (1 month ago) This is a cool place to be especially if you are in the journey of self discovering. Just curious this Malayo-Polynesia does it include Cambodia? There are Malays Cambodia, FYI. Anyway, I did an article on Henry the Black, belief to be the first person to circumnavigate the world circa 1520, and he was a Malay!! My site is about connecting Malays all over the world and it is in English for ease (some Malays descendents in Cape Town, Madagascar, Sri Lanka do not speak the same Malay as the Malaysian and Indonesian Malay). Do visit GEMPAMELAYU!!!! ( by the way Gempa means Earthquake) is kind of a wake up call. I have also have so far 3 vidoes uploaded especially for this particular purpose.
	ComradeFlorian28 (2 months ago) Congratulations for your videos, I've just added one of them to my favourites. Keep telling the truth abouth the horrific genocide committed by racist colonialists in so many parts of the world!

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