I ulu no ka lālā i ke kumu.

The branches grow because of the trunk.

Join Hui No‘eau in celebrating the artwork and reflections of the first-ever Ka Ulana ‘Ie Maui Junior Cohort! Led by O‘ahu-based kānaka maoli cultural educators and practitioners, Kumulāʻau and Haunani Sing, this 4-month intensive cohort taught students the skill of ulana ‘ie – the art of weaving the ʻieʻie root – as they immersed themselves in the cultural significance of this art form through pule, oli, and ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i. A culminating educational exhibition of students’ completed artwork and a panel discussion will welcome the community to gain exposure to ulana ‘ie; and learn about the students’ reflections on native Hawaiian arts and culture practices.

Panelists: Cohort students Terrance Kalima Kanaloa Davis, Keolaonākaiʻelua Mather, and Leah Nāpua Sardine.

Cultural Practitioners Kekai Kapu and Gayle Miyaguchi 

Moderated by Kumulāʻau & Haunani Sing

Artwork by the cohort students will be on display in the Hui gallery from May 30 - July 25. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 9 AM – 4 PM. Free admission.

Open to the public with free admission

This program is funded in part by: The Laila Twigg Smith Art Fund of Hawai‘i Community Foundation and the Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.