Hawaiian language activist Larry Kimura led the charge in the 1970s in getting Hawaii's Department of Education to sanction Hawaiian-language immersion schools. The state, however, did not offer any ...
HONOLULU (KHON2) –Spring Break is just around the corner and if it is your first time visiting the islands, there are common Hawaiian words used by tour companies, residents and local businesses to ...
In this episode of ʻŌlelo Authentic, viewers will listen to a conversation about the role of Hawaiian words and language today. Simple phrases are also taught for viewers to begin to use. In addition, ...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In July, a new law went into effect that requires official state documents using Hawaiian language words and names to be spelled “consistently.” The measure is part of a ...
There are fewer than 100 speakers of the Arapaho language today — all of whom are above the age of 70. Researchers hope to ...
It’s a longstanding fight Native Hawaiians are determined to end: businesses profiting from Hawaiian culture. Companies, particularly those not owned by Native Hawaiians, have been criticized for ...
The voice was soft and scratchy, as if a bit timid in front of the microphone. "Ae," she said, meaning "yes" in Hawaiian, when asked a question by a male voice. "Ae hanau ia wau i Honoma'ele." ("Yes, ...