Lau Kānaka No Hawaiʻi News
& Upcoming Events

June 15th, 2023 | Arizona Awareness Event
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month and Tempe Mayor Corey Woods is leading a state-wide initiative to focus attention on this exploding silent crime of the 21st century. Mahalo to LKNH Member Aunty Linda Arters of the Arters Group for sharing about this event.

1018 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 | 6-10pm
Did you know spiritual leaders of the Save Oak Flat movement have been to Mauna Kea and our kia'i to Oak Flat? Our efforts to save our sacred places, protect 'iwi kupuna, preserve our wai, and perpetuate our traditions are tied! We as Native peoples are stronger united. Click the link to learn more & take action, mahalo nui!

July 2023 | Time TBA
Our next General Meeting may be hybrid In-Person and on Zoom! Please see your latest email newsletter for details. This gathering is open to all members, hope to see you there!

Now - July 16th, 2023 | The Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ
He‘e Nalu: The Art and Legacy of Hawaiian Surfing explores the Indigenous origins of surfing through the presentation and interpretation of historic material made by notable cultural practitioners as well as new contemporary artwork and site-specific installations created by leading Indigenous Hawaiian artists

Now -October 28th '23 | The Bishop Museum
Ola Ka Noʻeau: Excellence in Hawaiian Artistry will be on display until October 28, 2023. We are very proud to announce that Lau Kanaka member Dr. Bruce Chrisman is one of the six featured master craftsmen in the exhibit, along with his haumana (student) of ipu pāwehe from Kailua-Kona, Momi Greene.

Escalante Community Garden | Tempe, AZ
In partnership with the City of Tempe, Lau Kānaka members have opportunities throughout the year to learn food-growing skills and help to feed folks in need. Organized by Board Member Aidan Miller, this is a great way to get outside & get to know other members.
For details about our Garden Day please check your email for the latest newsletter.

Friday, May 5th, 2023 @ 5pm | Arizona State Capitol, Phoenix
Join Arizona in coming together in Solidarity of Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Day on May 5, 2023 at the Arizona State Capitol in honor of Hanna Harris who was murdered and supporting the National MMIP Awareness Day of May 5. In the State of Arizona, we honor all MMIP survivors and families and acknowledge service programs by providing space to share information. 

Friday, May 5th, 2023 @ 5:30pm | Wheeler Park, Flagstaff
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023 AT 5:30 PM join us downtown for a vigil/rally
Meet at Wheeler park in occupied Flagstaff, AZ, wear red & bring drums
Called by family members of Nicole Joe & friends of Ariel Bryant.

Saturday, May 13th, 2023 | 2pm AZ Time
Our next General Meeting will be hybrid In-Person at the Mahoe 'Ohana Residence (see newsletter for address) and on Zoom! This gathering is open to all members, hope to see you there!

Saturday, May 13th, 2023 | 1:00 pm AZ Time | Mahoe 'Ohana Hale
Please join us for an in-person exclusive workshop on Ho'oponopono featuring guest speaker James Keali'ipi'lani Kawainui "Ho’oponopono has been a part of Hawaiian Culture for countless generations as a way to resolve conflict and restore harmony and balance in relationships of all kinds. Today, it has become known as a practice of forgiveness. And yet, most people are unaware of its true purpose and origin..." Learn more

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 @ 6PM | The Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ
Three-time Grammy Award Winner and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Winner Singer/Songwriter Kalani Pe’a brings his amazing talent to the Heard Museum during one of the biggest weeks in the Valley of the Sun. Visitors from around the globe will be in Phoenix to attend Super Bowl LVII and the Phoenix Open, and all will be invited to travel vicariously from the Sonoran Desert to the Hawaiian Islands via the golden waves of Kalani Pe’a’s voice.

Escalante Community Garden | Tempe, AZ
In partnership with the City of Tempe, Lau Kānaka members have opportunities throughout the year to learn food-growing skills and help to feed folks in need. Organized by Board Member Aidan Miller, this is a great way to get outside & get to know other members.
Next Garden Day will be Saturday the 11th, please see newsletter for details.

Tue, Feb 21 @ 4:10 pm | Harkins 2
The Wind and the Reckoning, a film based on real-life historical events as told through the memoirs of Pi'ilani herself, has been selected to play at the Sedona International Film Festival (Feb.18-26th). Don't miss this rare opportunity! Buy tickets or watch film trailer here.

Saturday, February 25th, 2023 | 11am-1pm AZ Time
Our next General Meeting will be IN-PERSON at the Tamblyn 'Ohana Residence - please check your email for the address in the February newsletter. We will be hosting a small rummage sale, please contact leilani.dong@gmail.com if you are interested in being a vendor. This gathering is open to all members, hope to see you there!