Hawaiian at Home Emily States

In this episode I share my honest reflection of how I feel about Hawaiian.

Maybe you're heard the term, "The Hawaiian Kingdom still exists." Maybe you thought the person saying that was crazy or delusional. Maybe you didn't know what they were really talking about. In this episode we interview Dr. Kalawaia Moore, who is an expert in Hawaiian History and Politics, about the Hawaiian Kingdom and its illegal overthrow. Dr. Moore explains to us how this history can have a huge outcome on Hawaii today.

In this episode, I share things that I’ve done to overcome being offended, especially when someone critiques me as I learn. I also talk about okina and kahako and how I chose not to use them anymore.

Do you know why kalo (taro) is so special to Hawaiian people? It’s more than just the staple of the people. Learn about the history in today’s episode.

In this episode, we discuss some of the habits that are poor and that may be holding you back and suggest some habits that could help you reach your goals in learning Hawaiian.

While we continue to further, the Hawaiian language around the world, we want to first and foremost, raise awareness for our family on Maui. They have experienced a long list of tragedies over the past week following the wildfires and they need all of our love, support, and help. Please continue supporting them, donating to their funds, and praying for them.