Our Mana i Mauli Ola Strategic Plan recognizes the connection that Native Hawaiians have to the ʻāina as a foundational strength. To our kūpuna, the land was life. Imbued with mana, our ʻāina …

May 2, 2023 · “I chose the word ʻāina because the earth is incredibly important to the Hawaiian people. Land is something that is sacred and brings the community together to bond over, and …

Aloha ʻĀina, which literally means "love of the land", [1] is a central idea of Native Hawaiian thought, cosmology and culture. Aloha ʻāina brings a perspective that pervades many aspects …

Aina is a story created over decades by crafting premium and versatile indigenous Indian wear, fit for women across all spheres. Aina lauds our culture, magnifies our roots, and celebrates the …

Aloha for the 'aina was expressed by attitudes of respect, returning gifts to the land, beautifying it, and using it properly (not greedily). More than anything else land, and all that was associated …

adj., Eating; dining: papa aina, dining table. 2. adj., Rejeced as unfit for or of no use; thrown away; refuse: Ke ko aina, the refuse cane.

Jul 16, 2024 · 'Aina is central to Hawaiian culture, serving as the source of life, sustenance, identity, and spirituality. It is a sacred space, deeply intertwined with Hawaiian beliefs and …

Aina is a given name that is found in multiple cultures. It is typically a female name in Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Valencian Country, Bangladesh, Philippines, …

Jan 1, 2025 · Ancient Hawaiians understood how to create balance and harmony between people and the earth—wisdom passed down through the concept of aloha ʻāina. For ancient and …

Lāna‘i CHC organizes a number of ‘āina-based educational workshops and activities for K-12 students each year. These activities blend mo‘olelo, Hawaiian culture and values, and …