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In the wake of the Native Hawaiian Healthcare Act of 1988, traditional epistemologies such as lā'au lapa'au began to emerge in higher education spaces. In 1990, the John A. Burns School of Medicine began to offer courses in Native Hawaiian cultural competence in medicine and officially founded their Department of Native Hawaiian Health in 2003 ...
Hawaiian religion has birthed many central Hawaiian values, including respect for the 'aina (land), which stems from an emphasis on respect for Lono, the God of the land. Religion has also directed the response to volcanic eruptions and lava flows. When a volcano erupts, Hawaiians believe this is a sacred process of the Earth being reborn.
The Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC), founded in 1972, is a community health center serving the healthcare needs of the Wai‘anae Coast on the west side of O‘ahu, in the U.S. state of Hawaii. When it was first established, WCCHC had one doctor and five staff members.
Agnes Kalanihoʻokaha Cope (November 7, 1924 – November 16, 2015) was an expert in traditional Hawaiian culture. A spiritual healer, Cope helped establish the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center after recognizing barriers Native Hawaiians faced in receiving healthcare.
As one of the foundations of the Hawaiian resistance, aloha ʻāina has been one of the ethical practices that educators in Hālau Kū Māna have sought to base their curriculum and educational programs. Aloha ʻāina reestablishes acceptance and implementation of traditional values and connects people back to the ʻāīna.
Today, the tool is used as Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce’s symbol representing each honoree’s keen sense of firmly rooted values, business acumen, skill, and dedication to service – key ingredients for sustaining success in modern Hawai‘i, while maintaining ancient traditions and values.
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Hawaiian woman weaving lauhala mat with rolls of prepared leaves called kūkaʻa [5] German stars made from lauhala in Puna, Hawaiʻi. Many Pacific cultures weave, plait, or braid the leaves of the P. tectorius to create useful items such as baskets, mats and hats. Though it is a long and arduous process to prepare the leaves for weaving, the ...