In this two-part series entitled “Illuminating Our Ancestral Connections,” learn more about Kealaikahiki, the heritage corridor traveled by Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia, and Marae Taputapuātea, the sacred ancestral homeland of navigational knowledge. These heritage pūʻolo, or bundles of knowledge, provide an introduction to cultural topics that can be explored in depth through the resources made available by the Kaʻiwakīloumoku Pacific Indigenous Institute.
- View the Kealaikahiki presentation in Prezi (best viewed on desktop), or download here.
- View the Marae Taputapuātea presentation in Prezi (best viewed on desktop), or download here.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are currently sailing Kealaikahiki and estimated to arrive in Tahiti in early May. Track their progress at https://waahonua.com/voyage-dashboard/
Provided by the Kamehameha Schools Kaʻiwakīloumoku Pacific Indigenous Institute with support from the Nakupuna Foundation