The Next Generation – Kai Hoshijo
“This trip more than any other trip is about investment into the belief in young people” — Nainoa Thompson, Pwo Navigator. Get to know our future
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Our Planet Earth – The Eye of the Navigator
Hōkūle’a is once again traveling the ancient sea road Kealaikahiki. What changes will her crew be watching for? “We are going to do our best
The Next Generation – Succession is Now
For Polynesian voyaging to continue to flourish, it must be perpetuated. Pwo Navigator Nainoa Thompson looks ahead to the next 50 years and describes the
Lessons of the Past – Fallacy of Drift Theory
Anthropologist Wade Davis and Pwo Navigator Nainoa Thompson discuss the fallacy of “accidental drift” and the promise ignited by the creation of a double-hulled sailing
Watching the Wind
Hōkūleʻa departs Hilo tomorrow on her 14th voyage along the ancient sea road Kealaikahiki, escorted by her sister canoe, Hikianalia. Pwo Navigators Nainoa Thompson and
Honoring Our Teachers – Herb Kawainui Kāne
“Knowing our past gives us a rudder with which to navigate the present,” explains artist Herb Kāne, whose vision brought Hōkūleʻa to life. “My own
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,
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