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In May 2022, Jocelyn Romero Demirbag, Ed.D., Director of Development, Maui Nui at The University of Hawaii Foundation, completed a storytelling training alongside 12 extraordinary individuals led by SMALL TOWN * BIG ART artist Leilehua Yuen. Our team paired each...

In this "bonus episode" of our Talk Story initiative, Lopaka White specifically requested an impromptu meeting with Sissy Lake-Farm to learn more about Hawaiian Canoe Club -- a program that raised him and that was created by Sissy's family, John...

In May 2022, Michael (Mick) Bursack 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...

Kathleen Esserman (36) shares anecdotes and interviews her mother Lauren Moriarty (67) about Lauren's father, David Merritt Peters, who was a Green Beret with an extensive and accomplished military and civilian life.

Hudson Hiranaga and his grandpa Leighton Hiranaga talk about the development of his grandpa's race and identity and life stories.

Me and my dad talked about how his life is different than he thought it would be when he was younger and how Humboldt county has changed in the 30-40 years since he was a kid.

Thomas Johnston shares memories of lessons learned, values held, inspiration and family.

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

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...

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...

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.

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"...

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

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.

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...

Lopaka White, Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission + Kepā Maly, Cultural Historian & Resource Specialist, Executive Director of Lanai Culture and Heritage Center talk story for SMALL TOWN * BIG ART

Veronica Furukawa (39) interviews her Uncle in law Stanley Furukawa (90) about the start of WWII. He was one of 8 children of Japanese immigrants who came over to work the sugar plantations. He spoke about the attack on Pearl...

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...

Is there such as thing as a happy artist? Join me in this conversation with my son, Noah and my husband Don as we explore the choice of art as a career. In the process, we try to understand how...

Doris talks about her incident. life with her friends and how she went to the casino once on Christmas. She also talks about her children. She even talks about ditching school!!

Early life memories growing up on Maui

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...

In May 2022, Kelly McHugh-White helped to organize 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...

Hui Mo‘olelo #28: Uncle “Gaby” Gouveia & Pualani Enos Dunn Recorded Dec 2023 The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place....

Here, Lopaka White of the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission talks story with one of his outrigger canoe paddling heroines, Jeanette Nalani Kaauamo, known to many as Aunty Sweetheart, of Wailuanui. The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture...