Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 27, Number 11, 1 November 2010 — ʻĀINA ULU: LAND BASED EDUCATION [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ʻĀINA ULU: LAND BASED EDUCATION

Kamehameha Schools seeks to mālama i ka 'āina by practicing ethical, prudent and culturally appropriate stewardship of its lands and natural resources. One path to achieving this is through collaboration with community-based organizations to conduct eco-cultural education on KS agricultural and conservation lands. k

Twenty 'Āina Ulu collaborators utilize KS land on the islands of Kaua'i, O'ahu, Moloka'i and Hawai'i. Whether in the kalo patch, fishpond, heiau, eanoe, mountain, stream or classroom, these community organizations resources and deliver culture-based and place-based education. Depending on the provider, nroprams are offered to individnals.

groups, families or schools throughout the year with commitment of time varying in length. 'Āina Ulu collaborators bridge land management and education to incorporate stewardship, in a context for leaming, Lhrough the I Iawaiian concepts of ahupua'a, mālama i ka 'āina, 'ohana, kuleana and 'ike 'āina. For more information or to participate in a community work day, e-mail us at land@ksbe.edu