Mentors

April 25, 2013

WOW, Laulau!

Tagged as: excursion, farming, gardening

Under Uncle Bobby Pahia and Uncle Hoapili Ane’s support and guidance, Hui Malama students and staff were able to harvest some of the most beautiful looking luau leaves and some [...]

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April 18, 2013

Push…Pull…Push…

Tagged as: E Kupaku Ka Aina, excursion, farming, Penny Levin, sustainable agriculture

Stubborn stumps, brush and a lot of weeds were removed during our last visit at Aunty Penny’s. Clearing this piece of land will make way for Native Hawaiian plants that [...]

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February 25, 2013

Continuing to Grow

Tagged as: CWD, Earthbag, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, UH Maui College

With the continuing support from Community Work Day, students prepared, formed, built and planted in our new raised garden bed. With this bed, we now have over 5 varieties of [...]

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February 11, 2013

Go Team Hui

Tagged as: health, physical fitness, rugby

Coach Jack has become more than a mentor/coach to Hui Malama’s students. He is a great promoter of rugby, of discipline, sportsmanship and FUN. With Coach Jack’s experience and knowledge, [...]

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February 11, 2013

Responsibility to Culture

Tagged as: culture, farming, nutrition, sustainability, sustainable agriculture

Hui Malama was able to show the public their commitment to preserving the culture at February’s First Friday event in Wailuku. Assisting mentors who play a key role in teaching [...]

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November 19, 2012

S-T-R-E-T-C-H!

Tagged as: career development, Guest Mentor

An accident, exercise, and even the process of aging can be the cause for you to require the services of a Physical Therapist. Participating in our Employer Mentor Program, Jimson [...]

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October 31, 2012

Hukihuki! Heihei Kukini!

Tagged as: Maui Tropical Plantation, sustainable agriculture

Using strategy to outwit your opponent. Strength to conquer the other team. Makahiki games have been played and enjoyed for hundreds of years. Through cultural lessons with La’au Lapa’au Kahuna [...]

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October 24, 2012

Learning in the Lo`i with Penny Levin

Tagged as: Penny Levin, sustainable agriculture

Penny Levin hosted our excursion to `E Kupaku Ka `Aina. Students learned about kalo (taro), the lo`i, prepping the lo`i for planting, planting the kalo and the whole ecosystem of [...]

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October 1, 2012

Learning, service, and fun at the fair

Tagged as: CWD, maui county fair

Commitment to our Environment. Community Service. HMLC’s partnership with Community Work Day reinforces these values and teaches our students to appreciate and value the individual benefits and rewards gained by [...]

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August 29, 2012

Kupa`a Farm

Tagged as: excursion, farming, gardening, Gerry Ross, Kupa`a Farm, sustainable agriculture

With assistance from Gerry Ross and Kupa`a Farm, Hui Malama students learned about one of the most vital components of sustainable, culturally-based agriculture: seed saving and germination. This excursion also [...]

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August 23, 2012

First student field trip to Wai Ki Kena

Tagged as: Alex Bode, excursion, farming, kalo

Wai Ki Kena: learning about the importance of kalo. Throughout this year, Alex Bode will be sharing his knowledge of kalo, the importance it has in our culture, and the [...]

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