What is Hoʻolohe Pono?
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Listen well, intently, rightly, and carefully
A group of people of faith (or desire) will Ho‘olohe Pono (listen well, intently, rightly and carefully) to various Kānaka Maoli (native people) as they educate us by sharing their mo‘olelo (stories) and areas of expertise, and we will enter into the Native community through site visitations to serve. Statistics about the Native Hawaiian community are staggering, and communities are suffering. Many concerns of the Kānaka Maoli also go unnoticed or ignored when it comes to historical and present injustices. The Church at large has remained silent. Many times the negative stereotypes of Christianity become reinforced by the absence and lack of support of Christians concerning these issues. Are we listening to those that care about the future and betterment of the Native Hawaiian people? As the family of God are we showing by our actions that we care? As part of His heart, we believe that the time is ripe for us to bring Jesus's hope not just by words, but through action. This will benefit not just the Kānaka Maoli, but all of Hawai‘i. Since 2005, Hawaiian kūpuna (elders) of various communities, including Kalaupapa, taro farmers, workers and restorers of traditional fish ponds, activists, educators, and more have come to speak with us and teach us about the Hawaiian community and what they are doing today to restore their culture. This program is a live-in immersion, with structured times of communal prayer, worship, and biblical teaching and discussions. Further, communal times of discussing various issues that we as individuals or community are engaging (ex. guilt of imperialistic past, racism, poverty, etc) will be provided. Director for Ho‘olohe Pono: Moanike‘ala Nanod-Sitch Administrative Coordinator: Brenda Wong Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoolohePono/ ****************************************************************** HOʻOLOHE PONO 2023: *Click here or on the "2023" tab under "Hoʻolohe Pono" to see ALL information for Hoʻolohe Pono 2023! WHEN: Sunday, July 9th - Friday, July 14th, 2023. WHERE: Oʻahu COST:
We do not want cost to be a barrier, so scholarships are available! REGISTER for part-time or full-time participation by clicking here. Spontaneous guests are also welcomed! Take a quick look at our SCHEDULE on the 2023 page, or click here to see full details. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Brenda at brenda.wong@intervarsity.org or call/text her at (808) 478-6933, or Moani at moani.sitch@intervarsity.org for more information. |
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