He Make'e Wa'a
He Make'e Wa'a means "to have great affection for the Hawaiian Canoe."The history and traditions of the Hawaiian canoe contain lessons pertinent to living on an island in the modern age. It is our desire to provides some insight into the delicately balanced rhythm of life that exists on an island and help us appreciate and perpetuate, those things that make Hawai'i such a unique and special place to live.
We thank those who have generously shared their knowledge with us and those who have published works that preserve and disseminate the cultural story behind the Hawaiian Canoe. List of Sources
The terms and traditions presented in this site are from our Kumu and we in no way claim these to be the only terms or traditions. The Olelo No'eau "Aohe a pau ka ike i ka halau hoʻokahi" guides our activities and keeps us "Ha'aha'a",
For descriptions of some of our past field activities CLICK HERE.
Through our association with the Nakoa Foundation. He Makeʻe Waʻa provides the core curriculum for the Foundationʻs Nā Peʻa Youth program.
Videos
Video Documentaries and Publications
He Make'e Wa'a keeps an eye out for publications and documentary videos that help further the understanding and appreciation of the Hawaiian Canoe.
Publications
