Our Mission
Our mission is to clean up brownfield sites and amplify the impact of conservation targets through allyship, education, and Western and indigenous knowledge.
Our Vision
We envision healthy landscapes for all.
Kaunalewa is rooted in unity and deeply committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We honor and uplift the voices of our local community, empowering them to pursue socioeconomic, health, and environmental protection. Through these efforts, we aim to sustain and nurture the rich culture, land, and community of Kauaʻi, ensuring that the spirit of our ancestors thrives for generations to come.
Equity Statement
Ke manaoio nei makou he pono ke kupaa na kanaka maluna o ke aloha a me na mea nui a na kupuna i ao mai ai, a pela e holomua ai ke kaona. O na mea nui, o ke Akahai, ka Lokahi, Oluolu, a me ke Ahonui.na ma ke kukulu ana i kekahi wahi e hookipa ia ai na kanaka a pau e ike a pulama ai i ke ano noho ana o ko kakou kaona.
Our Values
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Mai ka aina mai no kakou, oia ko kakou makuahine nana hanai mai. Na kakou no malama iaia a hoomalu maluna ona me ka ike a me ka maopopo, ua maopopo no kakou he mea nui kona ulu mahuahua ia kakou. Ke huli kakou i ka aina, huli mai ka aina nana hooulu mai ia kakou, nolaila, he kuleana no ko kakou.
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Ua pili kakou i ka aina. Ua like no me ko kakou pili kekahi me kekahi; kupaa no kakou na ohana o ka aina mahope o ka malama pono i ka aina. Na keia pili e houme ia kakou i ke kakoo i ka aina a me na ohana e noho nei ma ka aina.
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Ke kuka like kakou, pela e loaa ai ka mea kupono o ka launa like ana o na hoa noho, pela e kupono ai na manao i hooholo ia ai, a pela e kupono ai ko kakou noho ana.
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O na mea e waiwai loa ai o Moku o Kona, oia na kamalii. Waiwai maoli kakou ke hanai kakou i na keiki me ka pulama pu i na ohana, ka aina, a me na moolelo mai na kupuna mai me ka lakou mau hana.
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Ke hoomaopopo kakou i ko kakou aoao ikaika me ka aoao hemahema pu no, pela kakou e naauao ai. Ke kono aku nei makou e alu like mai na kanaka a pau i piha pono ko kakou aloha like me ka mahalo like no hoi.
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O ka olelo Kanaka ke kia o ke ano o ko Moku o Kona poe kanaka, a he hooikaika like kakou i ka olelo aku a olelo mai, hooikaika i ka hoopaa i ka olelo Kanaka me ke ao aku a ao mai i na hoa noho.
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E kakoo kakou i ke ano noho ana o na kupuna o na kupa o ka aina ma ke kukulu ana i kekahi wahi e hookipa ia ai na kanaka a pau e ike a pulama ai i ke ano noho ana o ko kakou kaona.
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O kekahi ano kupono loa o ka noho ana, oia ka mahalo aku a mahalo mai, aole pilikia ke oo a opiopio paha ke kanaka, ke kala o ka ili, ka hemahema o ke kino, ina he kane a wahine paha, ka hookane a hoowahine paha, ka lahui kanaka, ka aina e i hele mai ai na makua a kupuna paha, ka aoao hoomana, ina hoihoi kakou i ke kane a wahine paha, ina male ia paha a aole paha, a ina he koa i pau ka hana i ka hoomaha ia, a pela aku no.
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Pela no ka kakou hana, ko kakou noho ana, a pela kakou e hoikeike ai i ko kakou ano ponoi no hoi imua o na kanaka a pau.
We believe that everyone involved should root in Aloha and the virtues that move our community forward: Akahai (Humility), Lokahi (Unity), `Olu'olu (Kindness), and Ahonui (Patience).
Relationship with 'Āina We start with 'Āina, the land that supports and nurtures us. Our commitment is to care for, protect, and understand the land, knowing that its health is vital to our own. By focusing on the land first, we build a strong connection that extends to the people, fostering a sense of shared responsibility.
Connection - Pilina Pilina is about a deep bond with the land. It's more than just a relationship; it's a commitment that keeps us rooted and dedicated to caring for the 'Āina. This connection guides us in supporting both the environment and our community.
Seek Quality. Quality conversation determines the quality of our relationships, decisions, and lives.
Prioritize Our Children. The Moku of Kona’s most valuable treasures are the children. We cultivate their sense of connection, place, and identity to perpetuate Hawaiian culture and traditions.
Stay Humble. Awareness of our limitations is vital for real results. We invite everyone to contribute to the sum of the whole.
Preserve the Hawaiian Language. The Hawaiian language is a pillar of the Moku of Kona’s identity, and we strive to preserve the use, learning, and teaching of the Hawaiian language.
Enrich Culture. We shall uphold our Hawaiian and local identity by constructing a space that welcomes everyone to experience and embrace our culture.
Respect for All. A fundamental aspect of collectiveness and belonging is based on respect for all regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status.
Have Fun. That’s how we work, live, and bring our authentic selves to everything we do.