Indigenous Forum – Opening Hula with E Ala e Kohala, Hānai Kaiāulu, Mālama ʻĀina Compostables, Hui Hoahuli, Molokaʻi Future Farmers of America
Guided by their Kumu, students offer a ceremonial protocol through oli (chant) to open the Indigenous Forum with ancestral intention and connection. The ceremony begins with “E Ala E,” a calling of the sun by Pualani Kanahele, inviting clarity, awakening, and presence as we gather. This is followed by “E Hō Mai,” a pule asking for guidance, ʻike, and collective wisdom throughout the conference. The protocol concludes with “Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī,” calling upon Indigenous youth to stand in pride, honor their origins, and commit to aloha ʻāina—care for land, community, and one another.
March 27th | 2:45 pm to 3:00 pm
