Hawaiian Pioneers in the Pacific Northwest
This story explores the hidden legacy of Native Hawaiian workers in the 1800s fur trade in the Pacific Northwest, from the picturesque islet of Salt
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Cultural | Leadership
He Wa‘a, He Honua – The Earth is Our Canoe
First aired in November 2020, “He Waʻa, He Honua: The Earth is Our Canoe” shares how Hawai‘i has pulled renaissance from the edge of extinction before, and Hōkūleʻa can – and must – ...
Cultural | Education
A Revival of Polynesian Voyaging
A Story Map of the Voyages of Hōkūleʻa Follow Hōkūleʻa through its historical voyages to learn more about the challenges, traditions, and cultural connections made throughout the Pacific, and the ...
Hawaiian Cloud Chart
Kūkulu ka ʻike i ka ʻōpua: Knowledge is set up in the clouds. Wayfinders observe their natural surroundings and read environmental cues – such as
Reading the Clouds (From the Archives)
In our From the Archives series, excerpts from the journals, media, and historical records chronicling PVS’s rich history are revisited and augmented with updated learning
Moananuiākea Voyage – Hōkūleʻa Arrival Ceremony In Seattle
EVENT DATE: Saturday, August 26, 2023 WHEN: Saturday, August 26, 2023, 8:30am to noon PST (5am to 1:30pm HST)Please note arrival time subject to change based on
Almost There feat. Lehua Kamalu
On this episode of the Almost There podcast, Hōkūleʻa captain and navigator Lehua Kamalu speaks with host Dwayne Betts about the valuable leadership lessons she has learned from
Embarking on the Alaska Heritage Sail
Before the Moananuiākea Voyage launches in June 2023, the Polynesian Voyaging Society is embarking on the Alaska Heritage Sail through the southeast region to pay
Balancing the Canoe
Pwo Navigator Nainoa Thompson and Hōkūleʻa Captain Lehua Kamalu describe trusting the natural world and the principles of adjusting the sails to balance the canoe.
Vigilance and the Gift of Voyaging – Bruce Blankenfeld
Pwo Navigator and Captain Bruce Blankenfeld describes the different aspects of crewing Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia and reflects on the opportunities that voyaging has given him.
Taputapuātea – Linking Our Past and Our Future
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia sailed to Marae Taputapuātea on the island of Raʻiātea on May 17, 2022. In doing so, they asked permission to enter the