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Hawaiian language was nearly silenced
However, keep in mind, that when describing something in the Hawaiian language, adjectives follow the word being described. When walking past a beautiful flower, pua meaning “flower” and nani ...
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Enriching the Hawaiian language with new terms for eldercare
Collection of 109 Hawaiian proverbs and sayings about aging Hawaiian-language translation of the children's book on dementia, "Pōmai and Her Papa" New words for modern medical concepts ...
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How a canoe helped turn Hawaiian culture into a source of pride and even influenced Hollywood
Early crew members of the voyaging canoe Hokulea have gathered in Hawai'i to celebrate the vessel's 50th birthday ...
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EDITORIAL: Hawaiian culture faces new threat
Restoration of Hawaii’s native language and culture — and these treasures did require restoration — has been the project of nearly a century. Starting with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, the ...
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UNESCO celebrates multilingualism with a new book published in Hawaiian
21 February 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of International Mother Language Day (IMLD). On this occasion, UNESCO and the Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke’elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language celebrate the ...
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How a canoe helped turn Hawaiian culture into a source of pride and even influenced Hollywood
KANEOHE, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii’s American colonizers once banned the Hawaiian language in schools. Some Native Hawaiians tried to lighten their skin with lye. Many people believed Polynesian ...