Sally Ann Delos Reyes + Lopaka White
December 29, 2023 App Interview

In May 2022, Lopaka White completed a storytelling training alongside 12 extraordinary individuals, led by SMALL TOWN * BIG ART artist Leilehua Yuen. Our team paired each participant with an intergenerational partner to engage in an audio-recorded "Talk Story" session,...

Growing up in Laie

I interviewed my mother about growing up local in Laie

“Pulling with Faith”- A Firsthand Hukilau Experience with Sister Kekela Miller

In this interview with Sister Miller, we talked about the origins of the Hukilau performed by the people of Laie. Auntie Kela (Sister Miller) shared her experience as a youth serving, dancing, and preparing for the Hukilaus. Auntie Kela shared...

Hōkūlani Holt + Cody Pueo Pata
December 29, 2023 App Interview

On June 7, 2022, Hōkūlani Holt, PhD, Kumu Hula, Pā’ū O Hi’iaka, Ka Hikina O Ka Lā, University of Hawaii Maui College and Cody Pueo Pata, Kumu Hula, Halau Hula ʻo ka Malama Mahilani and cultural advisor to the Maui...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen Interview

In this interview we review many memories of my Grandma (Diane Barmore) and I learned many interesting things about her

Ms. Penn's Great Thanksgiving Listen Interview

Blue House Period 4 History Makers of LIS spoke with reporter, Megan Tagami of Civil Beat about going back to school after the Mauil wildfires of August 2023 and using our voices to spread information and create change.

Musicians Anthony Pfluke and Kevin Brown
December 28, 2023 App Interview

In June 2023, Maui artist Anthony Pfluke will perform a free set of original music inspired by the history, culture and sense of place of Kahoʻolawe and Wailuku, Maui. He has developed music and lyrics through community consultations, a 4-day...

Kylie Petrozza – Interview With My Mom
January 6, 2023 App Interview

Hi, I’m Kylie Petrozza. This is an interview that I did with my mom, Laura Petrozza. We filmed it on January 4th, 2023. I am 16 years old at the time of recording, and my mom is 53. We discussed...

Community

Every older women that she works with were her roll model to her as they lead and guide her as how her mom has been doing it to her.

Jennifer Freeland + Haines Burt Freeland
December 29, 2023 App Interview

Hui Mo‘olelo #22: Jennifer Freeland & Haines Burt Freeland Recorded October 13, 2023 at the Bailey House Museum in Wailuku, HI The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are...

Hawaii Inside Out

A conversation about Hawaii between a tourist and new resident during the 2022 holiday season

Bruce Uʻu & Nohe Uʻu-Hodgins
December 28, 2023 App Interview

Here, father-daughter duo Bruce & Nohe talk story about Hawaiian Canoe Club, which is based in the heart of Kahului. The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded...

Aunty Anne loves Laie

Aunty shares a story of the community building a sewer treatment plant near a heiau and the interesting discussions that lead to that decision.

Oral History #2

Dean Latu & I discussed culture, campus and respect for Hawaiian history.

Joyce Kawahara + Dean Tokishi
December 29, 2023 App Interview

Here, 47-year old Dean Tokishi of the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission talks story with his fourth grade teacher from Kahului Elementary School, 79-year old Joyce Kawahara -- or, Tutu K. The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture...

John McCandless (aka Johnny Mac) + Dean Tokishi
December 29, 2023 App Interview

In May 2022, Dean Tokishi completed a storytelling training alongside 12 extraordinary individuals, led by SMALL TOWN * BIG ART artist Leilehua Yuen. Our team paired each participant with an intergenerational partner to engage in a 40-minute, audio-recorded "Talk Story"...

Enjoying What Is With Mom

It’s important to never underestimate yourself. You can do so much by yourself and even more with people supporting you. There are so many joys in this world, but family brings the most joy.