Bishop Museum Association Council

10/18/2024

18 OCT 2024
Today I was reading an email string that was discussing how to deal with indigneous knowledge and "conventional science." There were issues with the idea of "integrating" indigineous knowledge, with one person suggesting "weaving" instead. I responded with:

Some Hawaiians refer to the accumulation of knowledge as filling the ʻipu ʻike [knowledge gourd], and that an ignorant person’s gourd is either empty or filled with worthless things.

Weaving is always a nice metaphor of including elements that together offer great strength and utility, while keeping those elements distinct.

But the mixing of fluid elements in the gourd appeals to me as well. Some items mix well, while others, like oil and water, might not mix readily, but can nonetheless both be added to the gourd, and contribute to its filling. Ahh… metaphors.

10/17/2024

Be sure to plan to attend the 3rd Annual Kāhuli Festival at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum if you can! November 9th 3-9PM!

The 3rd Annual Kāhuli Festival’s theme is Partnerships for Preserving Biodiversity. Hosted by the Bishop Museum, the festival offers an opportunity for the many partners in research, conservation, education, and natural resource management to showcase how we mālama pū i ka ʻāina, especially t...

08/05/2024

05 AUG 2024
Mahalo to our awesome loiloi for the Papa ʻŪniki ʻUlu of Hālau Mele: Kumu Sissy Lake-Farm, Kumu John Kuʻuhoamele Cuban, Kumu Kuuleilani Reyes, Mo'olono Kanani Harlytte Kahana-Reid, and (not shown) Kahuna P**e Kalama Cabigon. The official portrait and the relaxed. ♥️🌿

05/28/2024

Come June 13th Iʻll be moderating a workshop session for an important Climate Change meeting "Keeing History Above Water" protecting Cultural Heritage from Climate Change. Learn more via the program here:

https://historyabovewater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pacific_Program_forupload2.pdf

05/20/2024

20 MAY 2024
It is sad to think that less than 15 years ago, the name kiwikiu was conferred upon what was formerly known only as Maui Parrotbill. I had the honor of composing a mele inoa (a name chant) for a beloved bird that Iʻve seen at Waikamoi, at Hanawī, at Kīpahulu. Now it hovers on the brink of extinction...
May the efforts to control the mosquitoes and diseases that threaten it be successful, and the kiwikiu remain with us, and not become rendered a memory known only in song, chant, and story.

Field testing our new Sony HXR-MC50U HD Camcorder This video was shot with the HD FX quality and imported directly in Final Cut Pro as Pro Res 422 video code...

05/14/2024

05/12/2024

Hauʻoli lā mākuahine!
Happy Mothers Day!

E kō kēia kia no nā mākuhine ā pau ma ka honua nei!
Let this blessing extend to all mothers in this World!

05/11/2024

Traditions of the Pacific at Bishop Museum this evening

05/01/2024

01 MAY 2024
On this Lei Day, here is a nice discussion of different lei-making styles from Kamehameha Schools:

It’s not too late to make or give a lei during this celebratory season! Here, Ho‘okahua Cultural Vibrancy Group Cultural Specialist Kaleonahe Kauahi-Daniels KSK’91 shares a tutorial on how to fashion a hilo-style tī leaf lei.

04/16/2024

03/12/2024

E hoʻi mai ana ʻo Kānepō, kēlā pōhaku kiaʻi komohana ma Wakinekona DC no ka Hale Hōʻikeʻike o Nā Poʻe Mua o Amelika. Ua lalawe kuʻu aloha iā ia i koʻu kipa ʻana mai i laila, kēia me kēlā. Ua maikaʻi kona hoʻi i home, ua hoʻohiki ʻia, ua paʻa ʻia

Kānepō is coming home, that western guardian boulder in Washington DC for the Museum of the American Indian. I have offered my aloha to him in my visits there, each time. Itʻs good that he's coming home, as it was promised.