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Moku'āina A Wakinekona
“A awe o lehulehu lei ulana pū ia ho‘onui ikaika nui alaila ʻekahi awe ia lei.”
A strand of many lei woven together is more powerful than one strand of lei.
General Membership Meeting
August 22, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00AM Virtual
Agenda | Approved Minutes | Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 586 476 6637
Passcode: Wakinekona
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Aloha mai kākou!
We promote, preserve and perpetuate Native Hawaiian culture, values and traditions.
EVENTS
Maoli Concert
Hawaiian country singer, Maoli, will take the stage this summer! Known for his laid-back island sound, he will perform on Sunday, August 16, at 7:00 PM as part of the Bank of the Pacific Grandstand Entertainment Series. Presented by Mokuʻāina A Wakinekona Hawaiian Civic Club.
Ticket Pricing:
VIP - $125.00
Includes VIP parking, gate admission, access to the hospitality tent includes dinner and a no-host bar and VIP seating close to the stage
*Preferred Chairs – $55.00
*Preferred Grandstand - $45.00
*Grandstand Reserved - $30.00
*These tickets do not include gate admission, which is required.
Meet The Artist | Brandon Naihe
E holumua kākou. We all progress together.
Reign FC celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month, living our RISE Purpose Platform commitment to Advance Equity in Play and Life.
We are proud to partner with Native Hawaiian artist Brandon Naihe on a limited-edition scarf, with $5 from every purchase donated to the Hawaii Civic Club of Washington State. Available in-stadium and ReignFCShop.com!
Rembering the Mo'o:
A Weekly Journey
By popular demand, classes will continue on Sundays starting August 2, 2026.
Sundays
4:00pm - 5:00pm
In Hawaiian culture, moʻokūʻauhau (genealogy) is far more than a list of names or a static family tree. The word itself holds profound meaning: moʻo (a succession, a story, or a lizard whose spine represents connected segments) and kūʻauhau (to recite lineage).
It represents a living bridge connecting the past, present, and future—anchoring your identity and defining your kuleana (responsibility) to your community and the land.
This course guides you through researching, structuring, and writing your own moʻokūʻauhau using traditional Hawaiian formats. Whether you have Native Hawaiian ancestry or simply want to format your own family lineage using this profound, place-based framework, this course will help you honor your roots.
E Kama'ilio Hawai'i Kākou
Let's Speak Hawaiian Together, A Weekly Course
By popular demand, this course will continue weekly starting August 6, 2026.
Thursdays
6:00pm - 7:00pm
This 8-week gathering is designed specifically for our kūpuna (elders) to reclaim, practice, and celebrate ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (the Hawaiian language). For many years, our people were systematically prevented from speaking our native tongue due to historical bans. Today, we gather with pride to speak a language that is legally recognized as an official language of our state.
We will move at a gentle pace, focus heavily on speaking and listening, laugh off mistakes, and honor our ancestors with every word we share.
Email Auntie Allie at luna1@mawhcc.org for more informatio and to register.
Papa Kāhili Pa'a Lima
Workshop - Portland
Kāhili Pa’a Lima honors traditional practices while utilizing accessible modern materials for the contemporary practitioner.
A kāhili is a feather standard representing royalty, and paʻa lima means "held in the hand." Unlike the massive, towering kāhili used in courtly processions, the paʻa lima style is a smaller, intimate scepter traditionally carried by aliʻi (chiefs), especially noblewomen, to signify their presence, lineage, and personal mana (spiritual power).
Participants will learn how to prepare feathers, bundle them using traditional geometry, lash them to a central core, and assemble a complete, beautiful piece of living history.
Lecture and instruction will be offered at no charge.
Supply fees:
$50 for MAWHCC Members
$65 for non-MAWHCC Members
Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: 7535 NE Ambassador Place, Suite F, Portland, OR 97220
Papa Kāhili Pa'a Lima
Workshop - Edmonds
Kāhili Pa’a Lima honors traditional practices while utilizing accessible modern materials for the contemporary practitioner.
A kāhili is a feather standard representing royalty, and paʻa lima means "held in the hand." Unlike the massive, towering kāhili used in courtly processions, the paʻa lima style is a smaller, intimate scepter traditionally carried by aliʻi (chiefs), especially noblewomen, to signify their presence, lineage, and personal mana (spiritual power).
Participants will learn how to prepare feathers, bundle them using traditional geometry, lash them to a central core, and assemble a complete, beautiful piece of living history.
Lecture and instruction will be offered at no charge.
Supply fees:
$50 for MAWHCC Members
$65 for non-MAWHCC Members
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026
Papa Kāhili Pa'a Lima
Workshop - Edmonds
Kāhili Pa’a Lima honors traditional practices while utilizing accessible modern materials for the contemporary practitioner.
A kāhili is a feather standard representing royalty, and paʻa lima means "held in the hand." Unlike the massive, towering kāhili used in courtly processions, the paʻa lima style is a smaller, intimate scepter traditionally carried by aliʻi (chiefs), especially noblewomen, to signify their presence, lineage, and personal mana (spiritual power).
Participants will learn how to prepare feathers, bundle them using traditional geometry, lash them to a central core, and assemble a complete, beautiful piece of living history.
Lecture and instruction will be offered at no charge.
Supply fees:
$50 for MAWHCC Members
$65 for non-MAWHCC Members
Date: Sunday, August 15, 2026, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026
Hula Workshop Using Kāhili Pa'a Lima - Edmonds
Hula Workshop: Kahili Pa'a Lima
Discover the art of the hand-held kahili in this hands-on hula workshop. Once a symbol of royalty carried by attendants of aliʻi, the kahili now offers dancers a powerful way to deepen their practice and connect with Hawaiian tradition.
You'll learn:
The history and significance of kahili in Hawaiian culture
Proper handling, posture, and protocol
Choreography that weaves kahili movement into mele and oli
Respectful practices honoring its ties to mana and lineage
Open to all levels — no prior kahili experience needed. Come explore a living piece of Hawaiian heritage through hula.
Hula Workshop Fee:
$20 for MAWHCC Members
$35 for non-MAWHCC Members
Date: Sunday, August 15, 2026, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026
OURstory
Informational Webinar
August 25, 2026
12pm PDT
HISstory, HERstory, THEIRstory, OURstory: Storytelling as Resilience (OURstory) is an Indigenous storytelling initiative that centers the voices, experiences, and leadership of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaska Native, and individuals whose lives and work have helped to lead the HIV response and elimination of HIV-related stigma in Native communities.
Grounded in Indigenous storytelling traditions, the campaign shares powerful stories from Native people living with HIV, long-term survivors, advocates, and healthcare professionals. While these stories anchor the campaign, they also reflect the many untold, life-changing experiences of individuals, families, and communities impacted by HIV. Through these narratives, OURstory affirms storytelling as a powerful protective tool that safeguards communities, strengthens resilience, and advances HIV prevention.
“I have traveled my own unique path as a queer activist from Guam, yet I find reflections of myself in these stories.OURstory honors and reflects on the journeys we’ve taken, breathing life into the past and revealing valuable lessons that resonate today. This process not only heals the spirit but also deepens our understanding of the human experience, fostering a greater sense of empathy for all lives lived.” - Vince Crisostomo (Chamorro) Director of
Aging Services, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, former Executive Director of the Coalition of Asia Pacific Regional Network on HIV/AIDS, and founder of the Pacific Island Jurisdiction AIDS Action Group.
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Promote
The annual ʻAha Mele, usually held the 2nd Saturday in April, is a day long event with music, dance, vendors, raffle, food, health screenings and workshops. It opens with a welcome ceremony from the Puyallup Tribe and Chief Leschi schools drum and dance group. This event is also our major fundraiser for scholarships and funding our cultural programming.
Preserve
We strive to preserve Hawaiian culture by hosting multiple activities throughout the year.
Members and visitors are encouraged to attend our Annual May Day is Lei Day celebration and learn to make lei.
We also participate with other Hawaiian and Polynesian organizations such as:
KSBE PNW alumni Founders Day
Kamehameha Day celebration in WA DC
Asian Pacific Cultural Center annual Lunar New Year celebration 2019 that featured Hawaii.
Perpetuate
MAWHCC has sponsored the following workshops:
‘Ōlelo Hawai’i
ʻUkulele - adult and youth
Hula
Make feather lei and ʻulīʻulī
Make Ni‘ihau shell jewelry
Nā Mele
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