Wānana Pāoa

Wanana Paoa is a traditional double-hulled Hawaiian sailing canoe built and maintained by dedicated staff and volunteers, using mainly traditional techniques and materials. 

Wanana Paoa is run by I Nui Ke Aho, a non-profit organization based on the North Shore of O`ahu. This canoe, Wanana Paoa, was built for the purpose of community building through indigenous education. 
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With Wanana Paoa, I Nui Ke Aho seeks to strengthen the North Shore community by creating a traditional Hawaiian navigator’s mindset, and providing educational programs that teach collaboration, knowledge, and pono decision-making to our youth, `ohana and community.