You are entering this world at a time when farming, fishing, and hunting are distant concepts for many. Nevertheless, we hope that, in time, you will discover the inspiration to cultivate and nurture genuine sustenance for our community. Being a farmer, fisher, and co-creator of a beautiful world, if lovingly and painstakingly cared for, you will see that the land, the ocean, and all its living creatures, and even you might be healed along the way. |
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With that said, you are also the exception in an era where fewer individuals are born into making a living from fish, farm, and wildlife. Notwithstanding abundant lands and oceans, not all are blessed with a kupuna. In this regard, we recognize you growing up in a self-taught generation and needing the essential tools to hone skills and sharpen wisdom.
While working with the land is undoubtedly one of the most effective learning methods, we encourage you to seize every opportunity presented within your grasp through the teachings of your educators and the support of your community.
You are not alone. Embrace the knowledge surrounding you. We stand ready to uplift and acknowledge your endeavors, no matter how modest they may seem, you hold significance as the inheritor of this world. |
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In this spirit, Kaunalewa introduces two invaluable tools to aid your journey. |
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"Ka Lewa," translating to the motion of the wind, represents the first-ever weather and astronomical information app in Native Hawaiian. Use this app to check temperature, cloud cover, wind patterns, sunrise and sunset times, moonrise and moonset hours, lunar calendar references, high and low tide information, and details about ocean waves and swells. |
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Next is "Helu Na‘au," a calculator app that delivers results in Hawaiian. "Helu" translates to "count," and "na‘au" encapsulates the notion of gut instinct or intuition. Why math? Farmers use numbers daily for various tasks, from measuring and weighing to landmarking and calculating costs and yields. For fishers, from casting lures to concepts of slope and rate of change, spool turns, and understanding gear ratios are mathematical equations. |
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We hope these gifts ignite your curiosity, stimulate your imagination, and empower your learning journey.
Sincerely,
Kaunalewa
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