programs
Nāwaipuna’s work is carried through place-based programs that connect people to ʻāina, cultural practice, and community.
the makaliʻi project
The Makaliʻi Project is Nāwaipuna’s flagship program, engaging young adults in immersive, land-based experiences that build cultural literacy, environmental stewardship, and community leadership.
What participants do:
Engage in hands-on ʻāina stewardship
Learn through cultural practice and ʻike kūpuna
Build relationships across communities and regions
Participate in cohort-based, place-based learning
Kahōkūwelowelo
Kahōkūwelowelo is a place-based initiative focused on ʻāina stewardship, restoration, and cultural practice, creating opportunities for community engagement and long-term relationship to place.
Focus areas:
ʻĀina restoration and care
Cultural practice and learning
Community-based engagement
Stewardship as ongoing practice
Get Involved
To learn more about participating or partnering in our programs, connect with us.