Kaiāulu
Deep Water. At least that's what it felt like. In the past week, it seemed as if someone had taken me way out in the ocean, picked me up, and tossed me over. What better way to see who lives beneath the surface? A great way to learn to swim. A great way to feel like you are part of the ocean. The Hawaiian word kaiāulu refers to community, neighborhood, village. “Communities, at all levels, are what comprise Hawaiʻi. At the community colleges, we strive to encourage and empower our kaiāulu of students, faculty and staff on-campus so that they can empower the broader kaiāulu of which they are a part.” —Ākea Kiyuna, Assistant Professor, Hawaiian Studies, Hawaiʻi Community College This past weekend, I attended five unique festivals, fiestas, and funerals in Waipahu. I was either invited as a special guest or helping out. This was the Deep Water The first event was May Day at Waipahu Elementary School. As a special guest, I...