Image: Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai, 2024, Ruth Moen, artist
EWC Gallery Exhibition: May 19 - September 15, 2024
Presented in partnership with the ‘Ohana of Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai
Hoʻokahe Wai,
Hoʻoulu ʻĀina:
Let the Water Flow,
Let the Land Flourish
Ho‘okahe Wai, Ho‘oulu ‘Āina: Kalo and Community presents the foundational principles and history of kalo farming as practiced at Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. This pu‘uhonua (place of refuge) is the lo‘i (kalo field) adjacent to Kamakakūokalani: Center for Hawaiian Studies. Using laulima (cooperation, many hands), Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai staff and volunteers initiate a collective effort to perpetuate the practice of Hawaiian cultural land management systems. This has been the vision since its inception in the 1980s by the founding group of students called Ho‘okahe Wai, Ho‘oulu ‘Āina (let the water flow, let the land flourish). These students were led with the guidance of Harry Kūnihi Mitchell, a kūpuna of Ke‘anae, Maui. Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai continues to propagate kalo practices and build community through ‘Ike Hawai‘i and ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, Hawaiian knowledge and language.
The community of Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai is made up of ‘ohana, students of all ages, educators, artists, and visitors alike who recognize the value of this place. Each participant continues to share in the mo‘olelo (stories) of this pu‘uhonua enabling mālama (to care for) and laulima to share in the persistence to uplift our community in place.
This exhibition shares mo‘olelo and artistry from both the ‘ohana and community that have been touched by Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai through works of art, video and sound installation, and photographs. Also featured is the documentary film Charles Kupa and Marion Kelly at Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai directed by Joan Lander and Puhipau and produced by Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina (1999).
Curators: Makahiapo Cashman, Pilialohamauloa Cashman, Annie Reynolds
Installation: Lynne Najita
Special Events
In the EWC Gallery with free admission, seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sunday, May 19, 12:00–1:30 pm
Exhibition Opening Reception including a guided tour with the curators, and performances by Ikualono "Buddy" Jackson, Samuela "Skillz" Taukave, John "Jay-j" Taukave, and members of Rako Pasefika.
Sunday, July 28, 1:00–2:30 pm
Panel: He Wai Ola, Ola Kānewai (Water is Life, Kānewai Lives). Talk story on water rights, issues, and movements in Hawai‘i.
Sunday, August 25, 1:00–2:30 pm
Panel: Uluwehi ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai (Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai is a place that thrives in growth). Talk story with past and present students of Kānewai.
July 28 & August 25 panels are moderated by Makahiapo Cashman, Director, Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai.
Sunday, September 15, 1:00–3:00 pm
Mālama Hāloa family-friendly celebration including food samples, community partner booths, hands-on activities, and performances.
East-West Center Gallery (map)
John A. Burns Hall, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Hours: Weekdays 9:00 am–5:00 pm and Sundays Noon–4:00 pm
Closed Saturdays and May 26, 27, June 19, July 4, September 1, 2
Gallery admission is free. The East-West Center is a proud member of the Museums for All network.
Visitor parking is managed by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa; parking fees apply on weekdays. Parking on Sundays is usually free and ample.
Free school and group tours are available.
More info: [email protected]
Join our email list for news and announcements.
East-West Center Arts Program
Eric Chang, manager
Annie Reynolds, exhibitions and collections curator
Allan Zablocki, program Assistant
Hung Wen, student assistant
The EWC Arts Program is supported in part by The Hawai‘i Pacific Rim Society Hideo Murakami Fund for the Arts, Jean E. Rolles, EWC Arts ‘Ohana members, Jackie Chan Foundation USA, The Arthur Goodfriend Intercultural Fund, and other generous donors. Please donate to support our programs.
Image: Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai, 2024, Ruth Moen, artist
EWC Gallery Exhibition: May 19 - September 15, 2024
Presented in partnership with the ‘Ohana of Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai
Hoʻokahe Wai,
Hoʻoulu ʻĀina:
Let the Water Flow,
Let the Land Flourish
Ho‘okahe Wai, Ho‘oulu ‘Āina: Kalo and Community presents the foundational principles and history of kalo farming as practiced at Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. This pu‘uhonua (place of refuge) is the lo‘i (kalo field) adjacent to Kamakakūokalani: Center for Hawaiian Studies. Using laulima (cooperation, many hands), Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai staff and volunteers initiate a collective effort to perpetuate the practice of Hawaiian cultural land management systems. This has been the vision since its inception in the 1980s by the founding group of students called Ho‘okahe Wai, Ho‘oulu ‘Āina (let the water flow, let the land flourish). These students were led with the guidance of Harry Kūnihi Mitchell, a kūpuna of Ke‘anae, Maui. Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai continues to propagate kalo practices and build community through ‘Ike Hawai‘i and ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, Hawaiian knowledge and language.
The community of Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai is made up of ‘ohana, students of all ages, educators, artists, and visitors alike who recognize the value of this place. Each participant continues to share in the mo‘olelo (stories) of this pu‘uhonua enabling mālama (to care for) and laulima to share in the persistence to uplift our community in place.
This exhibition shares mo‘olelo and artistry from both the ‘ohana and community that have been touched by Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai through works of art, video and sound installation, and photographs. Also featured is the documentary film Charles Kupa and Marion Kelly at Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai directed by Joan Lander and Puhipau and produced by Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina (1999).
Curators: Makahiapo Cashman, Pilialohamauloa Cashman, Annie Reynolds
Installation: Lynne Najita
Special Events
In the EWC Gallery with free admission, seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sunday, May 19, 12:00–1:30 pm
Exhibition Opening Reception including a guided tour with the curators, and performances by Ikualono "Buddy" Jackson, Samuela "Skillz" Taukave, John "Jay-j" Taukave, and members of Rako Pasefika.
Sunday, July 28, 1:00–2:30 pm
Panel: He Wai Ola, Ola Kānewai (Water is Life, Kānewai Lives). Talk story on water rights, issues, and movements in Hawai‘i.
Sunday, August 25, 1:00–2:30 pm
Panel: Uluwehi ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai (Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai is a place that thrives in growth). Talk story with past and present students of Kānewai.
July 28 & August 25 panels are moderated by Makahiapo Cashman, Director, Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘O Kānewai.
Sunday, September 15, 1:00–3:00 pm
Mālama Hāloa family-friendly celebration including food samples, community partner booths, hands-on activities, and performances.
East-West Center Gallery (map)
John A. Burns Hall, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Hours: Weekdays 9:00 am–5:00 pm and Sundays Noon–4:00 pm
Closed Saturdays and May 26, 27, June 19, July 4, September 1, 2
Gallery admission is free. The East-West Center is a proud member of the Museums for All network.
Visitor parking is managed by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa; parking fees apply on weekdays. Parking on Sundays is usually free and ample.
Free school and group tours are available.
More info: [email protected]
Join our email list for news and announcements.
East-West Center Arts Program
Eric Chang, manager
Annie Reynolds, exhibitions and collections curator
Allan Zablocki, program Assistant
Hung Wen, student assistant
The EWC Arts Program is supported in part by The Hawai‘i Pacific Rim Society Hideo Murakami Fund for the Arts, Jean E. Rolles, EWC Arts ‘Ohana members, Jackie Chan Foundation USA, The Arthur Goodfriend Intercultural Fund, and other generous donors. Please donate to support our programs.