Beginning of the Wai'anae Malama Aina Field School
WMAFS students are to do a protocal every morning before school starts. They do the " E Hō Mai" to ask their Kupuna(s) for knowledge before starting their day off and the "Kunihi" to ask their teachers for permission to enter. Also, the " Oli Aloha", a welcoming chant about their home, Nānākuli. They even learned a new Oli that was written about Nānākuli. The students were also asked to share some information to get an insight of themselves by making a community circle. This community circle is a tool for unity and a place to share thoughts and ideas or discuss between yourself and others by using the community ball. It's a very useful system. The students were given Water Bottles that were provided by the staff. They even got assigned to groups for their Final project. Cant wait ! :)
Guest Speaker
A very intelligent and experienced man came to acknowledge and teach us about the importance of knowing who you are and where you came from. Mr. Kalehua Krug teaches at UH Manoa and he wrote the Nānākuli Oli and shared it with us. His Oli reveals the mountains of Nānākuli and the significance of it and knowing it. He mentioned a lot of useful information about the changes we can make so we could make it true and to always stand up for yourself and your culture. Don't be ashamed of where you come from or your nationality. Mr.Krug also told us about the changes that's being made in our community and our homes. We must spread the word and get help to become as one and make our home how it should be.
