This Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of the voyaging canoe H?k?le‘a from K?ne‘ohe Bay. And while the canoe is currently in dry dock as it prepares for its next journey to Australia, crew members are planning a series of educational events throughout the week. HPR’s Molly Solomon checked in with education specialist and apprentice navigator Linda Furuto, as part of our ongoing series H?k?le‘a: Voyage of Aloha.
The following events celebrate H?k?le‘a's 40th Anniversary:
March 16, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Celebrating H?k?le?a @ ?Ulu?ulu—University of Hawai‘i at West O'ahu: Talk Story with Keoni Lee
Keoni Lee, co-founder of ??iwi TV and a crewmember of the M?lama Honua Worldwide Voyage, will share about ??iwi TV’s efforts to document the voyage using video, social media and other technologies. He will discuss the diverse traditional and new media channels used to share H?k?le?a’s story with Hawai'i and the world.
March 17, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Celebrating H?k?le?a @ ‘Ulu‘ulu – University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu: 40th Anniversary P?‘ina.
Join us for a p?‘ina celebration of H?k?le?a and her 40 years of accomplishments. Polynesian Voyaging activities for students and the public, with music and light refreshments.
March 19, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Celebrating H?k?le?a @ ‘Ulu‘ulu – University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu: Elisa Yadao & Cliff Watson
Elisa Yadao, a former television news reporter, and Cliff Watson, cameraman and producer, will share their experiences documenting H?k?le?a’s early voyages and share footage from the archives.
