Outreach education community workshop through the Kiamanu Project was conducted in Kalawao county, Molokaʻi in partnership with Kalaupapa National Park to support traditional Makahiki ceremonies on Molokaʻi.
General Information
Nā Kiaʻi Nihokū (NKN) and The Kiamanu Project focuses on re-establishing kinships between the Native Hawaiian community and seabird populations, develop a deeper sense of place inclusive of seabirds, as well as increase participation in seabird conservation and protections.
This effort focuses on creating those pathways through two main areas–1) The gathering, distribution, and education of salvage-appropriate seabird contents, with a focus on supporting the re-incorporation of seabird feathers and bird parts into traditional ceremonial products, and 2) establishing community-supported restoration efforts and ʻāina-based education around seabird populations.
