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(Photo by Bob Douglas. Graphics by UH Hilo Stories)

The has introduced a new monthly series authored by Pelehonuamea Harman, the director of Native Hawaiian engagement.

Pele Harman
Pele Harman

ʻŌlelo Resource of the Month will explore Native Hawaiian protocols related to ʻōlelo Â鶹´«Ã½ (Hawaiian language), cultural traditions, Indigenous learning practices and more.

In the first installment, Harman highlights a collection of ʻōlelo Â鶹´«Ã½ salutations and closings, offering practical examples for various contexts.

Salutations

Hawaiian phrase—English phrase

  • Aloha pumehana kākou—Warm aloha to all of us (3+ people)
  • Aloha kākou—Aloha to all of us (3+ people)
  • Me ʻoe ka welina o ke aloha—To you an expression of aloha

Closings

Hawaiian phrase—English phrase

  • Naʻu, na __________—By me, by “Author”
  • Naʻu me ka haʻahaʻa, na __________—By me with humility, by “Author”
  • Me ka mahalo nui—With much gratitude

Harman joined UH Hilo¡¯s Office of the Chancellor in June 2024 as part of the growing Â鶹´«Ã½ Papa o Ke Ao team established throughout the 10-campus UH System to develop, implement and assess strategic actions to enhance the higher education needs of Native Hawaiians. She is tasked with helping to implement priorities such as advancing language and culture parity in areas ranging from programming and curriculum to research and hiring practices.

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