"Aunty Edith," as she was known, helped revive the Hawaiian language, hula and chant. Edith Kanaka'ole is the first Hawaiian woman to grace a U.S. quarter For the first time, the U.S. Mint is ...

For his company’s annual celebration of song and dance, Patrick Makuakane turned to Hawaiian-language newspapers of the 19th century for inspiration. His San Francisco-based company’s production, “The ...

Thirteen young women vied for the honor on the first night of the Merrie Monarch Festival’s hula competition at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo. “I’m just thankful. I’m going to ...

UNUKUPUKUPU is the name of the rigorous hula curricula of Dr. Taupōuri Tangarō at Hawai‘i Community College, University of Hawai‘i System. Dr. Tangarō describes the crucial role the Native Hawaiian ...

For Hawaiians, hula is a living archive of their history and stories. Preserving it is their kuleana (responsibility). “Hula is our highest expression of who we are. It’s our language put into motion, ...

For the first time, the U.S. Mint is featuring a Native Hawaiian woman on a quarter. Edith Kanakaʻole was a Hawaiian cultural icon, teacher and composer. The Edith Kanakaʻole Quarter is the seventh ...

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