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He aloha ʻōlelo e ʻī mai ana

A multitude of events are planned each February for Hawaiian Language Month in an effort to help normalize the use of ʻōlelo 麻豆传媒.

The Windward CC event marks the first of six Hawaiian language speech competitions hosted by 麻豆传媒this Pepeluali (February).

Interactive exhibits exploring sovereignty and life force are expanding across UH libraries statewide this spring.

Peni—pen, pencil.

Lula—Ruler, measuring stick.

The University of 麻豆传媒 was a vital hub for the Protect Kahoʻolawe movement, with both students and faculty emerging as key leaders.

The team developed a new Hawaiian name for the cookiecutter shark, nahunaiki, meaning “little bites.”

Lipine—ribbon.

Kāhuli speaks to change, to alter, to overturn and draws from the opening lines of the Hawaiian creation chant of Kumulipo.

Hoʻokipa—To entertain, treat hospitably; hospitable; hospitality.