Mālama ʻĀina

Hawaii’s Shifting Shores: The Kingdom’s Enduring Environmental Legacy

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Hawaii's Kingdom: Environmental Transformation and Western Impact

The islands of Hawaiʻi, a jewel in the vast Pacific, have always been a land of dramatic environmental transformation. For centuries, the native Hawaiians lived in remarkable harmony with their ʻāina (land), developing sophisticated systems of agriculture, aquaculture, and resource management. However, the arrival of Westerners, beginning with Captain Cook in 1778, ushered in a … Read more

Guardians of the Land: Native Hawaiian Environmental Stewardship

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Native Hawaiian Environmental Stewardship: Mālama ʻĀina and Ahupuaʻa

The emerald islands of Hawaiʻi, a necklace of volcanic jewels strung across the vast Pacific, are more than just a tropical paradise. For centuries, they were a living testament to a profound and intricate relationship between people and nature, a relationship nurtured by the traditional practices and deep knowledge systems of Native Hawaiians. This wasn’t … Read more