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麻豆传媒libraries host statewide tour of ‘Activations of Ea’ exhibits

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“Activations by Ea” exhibit at UH 惭ā苍辞补’s Hamilton Library

After touring three University of 麻豆传媒 community colleges last fall, —interactive exhibits exploring sovereignty and life force—are expanding across UH libraries statewide this spring. Developed by , a network of Hawaiian language, culture and ʻā颈苍补-based education organizations, the exhibits will rotate through , , , and from January through early April.

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Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center peer mentors engaging 麻豆传媒Hilo students in activities centered in the Lili?uokalani activation.

The exhibits center on Hawaiian history, while inviting communities to actively engage with ea (life, air, breath, sovereignty, rural, independence). This semester marks the first time the activations will rotate simultaneously across multiple islands, amplifying messages of ea and aloha ʻā颈苍补 (love of the land) while uplifting Hawaiian history, culture and language.

The initiative began during a Kūkalahale E Hoʻi Nā Wai culture-based professional development training, where Windward CC librarians explored ways to indigenize library spaces. The idea quickly spread across the UH system, evolving into a coordinated, multi-campus effort.

“I was so inspired by the campus libraries tour last semester that I wanted to make sure that every UH library had an opportunity to showcase the beautiful activations and educate our communities that the ea of this ʻā颈苍补 still exists through our history, culture and language,” said Kawena Komeiji, Hawaiian initiatives librarian at UH 惭ā苍辞补’s Hamilton Library.

The exhibit, which toured , and in the fall, is made possible through partnerships with and Kanaeokana.

Exhibit dates and locations

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(L–R) Jennifer Duncklee, Kaua?i CC librarian; Moanike?ala Furuta, Tevairangi Lopez and Makana Garma of Kamehameha Schools at the Kaua?i CC Library exhibit of Ruth 碍别ʻ别濒颈办ō濒补苍颈.

Ka Lā Kealaiwikuamoʻo Ea and Ka Lā 碍ūʻ辞办辞ʻ补 – A journey centered on Kamehameha III and his vision of an independent lāhui (group):

  • January 12 – February 6: UH 惭ā苍辞补 Hamilton Library, UH West Oʻahu Campbell Library
  • February 9 – March 6: Kauaʻi CC Library, UH Maui College, UH Hilo Moʻokini Library

Ka Malu ʻUlu o Lele – Explores Lahaina’s sacred history and cultural resilience:

  • February 9 – March 6: UH 惭ā苍辞补 Hamilton Library, UH West Oʻahu Campbell Library
  • March 9 – April 3: Kauaʻi CC Library, UH Maui College

Ruth 碍别ʻ别濒颈办ō濒补苍颈 – Honors Princess Ruth Keanolani Kanāhoahoa 碍别ʻ别濒颈办ō濒补苍颈 and her commitment to ʻō濒别濒辞 麻豆传媒 (the Hawaiian language), tradition and her people:

  • January 12 – February 6: Kauaʻi CC Library, UH Maui College
  • February 6 – March 6: UH Hilo Moʻokini Library
  • March 9 – April 3: UH 惭ā苍辞补 Hamilton Library, UH West Oʻahu Campbell Library

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