Events
All events are FREE to participate in and will be held online between March 10–April 22. Some events provide free books or materials (while supplies last). Registration is required to attend these events.
6:30pm–7pm
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Poetry, Stories, Life
Join Kealoha as he weaves together poems and stories to investigate a tapestry of topics. Born and raised on Oʻahu, Kealoha left the islands to pursue a degree in Nuclear Engineering from MIT and then pursue a career in San Francisco as a business consultant. He returned home to Hawaiʻi to chase his dreams, ultimately becoming the Poet Laureate of Hawaiʻi. His poetry draws from all of these life experiences and observations. |
1pm–2pm
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Moʻo ʻŌlelo: Moʻolelo Kai
Uncle Paul "Kaipo" Pomaikai SR., a retired Merchant Marine Officer, Tug Boat Master, will share his mo'olelo and lessons learned from growing up as a keiki o ke kai, ʻōpio and makua on the beaches of Nānākuli, on the island of Oʻahu. He will also share how Ke Kai has shaped his personal, social and professional career life, allowing and opening so many doors of opportunity throughout his professional career, and life, as a Native Hawaiian tugboat Captain. |
3pm–4pm
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Uncovering Hawaiʻi's Native Florals Through Stories and Journaling
For years, Hawaiʻi has been portrayed across the world as a land filled with coconut clad hula dancers, bright yellow pineapples, and trendy monstera leaves. In this workshop we will learn from Emily States about native Hawaiian flora and fauna through stories of how these plants enriched the lives of the people who lived in Hawaiʻi long ago and how they continue to enrich our lives and the world today. Please have a journal to write and sketch in along with your favorite drawing pens or pencils. |
4pm–5pm
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An Introduction to Genetic Genealogy: Enhancing Your Family History Research Using DNA
Genetic genealogy—using DNA to enhance your family history research—is a powerful tool readily available which can help answer some difficult genealogical questions. Jane Culp, genetic genealogy hobbyist, will explain what ancestral DNA is, how it is passed from one generation to the next, why you might want to test your DNA, which DNA test you should take, what the risks are of testing, and how you can protect your privacy. |
1pm–2pm
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Moʻo ʻŌlelo: Ola (i) ka moʻolelo: Living (because of) Moʻolelo | Navigating Pacific Culture Through Poetry
Brandy Nālani McDougall will focus on ancestral moʻolelo as life-giving and life-saving. As part of that, McDougall will share moʻolelo of being an ʻŌiwi poet and scholar as well as the ways she incorporates moʻolelo into her work while Craig Santos Perez will explore how poetry can help us navigate the complexities of Pacific culture, identity, and politics. |
5:30pm–6:30pm
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Virtual Parent Workshop: Using Stories to Build Children's Self-Identity
Join us for a 1-hour virtual workshop designed for parents to learn how to use stories to build children's self-identity through conversations about stories. The workshop is best designed for parents with children ages 3–9, but the strategies can be applied with older children. (see flyer) |
1pm–2pm
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How Can We Tell A Story About the Secret Life of a Bird?
Artist/author Caren Loebel-Fried loves birds, and she visits many wild places to try and uncover their secret lives. But how does she create art and books from what she learns? Join Caren as she shares inspiring and funny bird photos and stories from Midway Atoll and all around the Hawaiian Islands, from her research for A Perfect Day for an Albatross, Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds, and her newest project, Finding Home, A Petrel’s Journey. See Caren do a live block-printing demonstration, and share ideas to get you started on your own bird art and story! (Bring paper and pencil, and download/pickup B&W coloring pages.) Target audience: K-3 (with adult help for younger keiki). |
9:30am–10:30am
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Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds: Behind the Scenes & Between the Pages - An Interactive Book Discussion with Author/Artist Caren Loebel-Fried
Join Volcano author/artist Caren Loebel-Fried as she shares how art and stories can inspire people of all ages to care about wildlife. Drawing from her adventures counting millions of albatross on Midway Atoll, to camping in an ‘ua‘u (Hawaiian petrel) colony atop Mauna Loa, to sketching bird skins in Bishop museum, Caren creates compelling art, books, and educational guides. Learn her book-making process for Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds and A Perfect Day for an Albatross, including a live block printing demonstration. Target audience: High School through adult; educators and parents. |
7pm–8pm
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E Ala Ē: Earth Day Nature Writing Workshop
This workshop, inspired by poet laureate Joy Harjo's book An American Sunrise, will guide participants to think global and write local. Bring a wondering from a wandering, or a question, or a vision. Bring your full palette of feelings and climate anxieties. No writing experience is required! |