Kahua Paepae Ola

A showing of the movie The Healing Stones of Kapaemahu, was done at the Kaua‘i CC Fine Arts Auditorium in October 2022. The film tells the story of four large stones that were long ago placed on Waikiki beach as a monument to the mahu – extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirit – who brought healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii. The event was open to Kauai CC faculty, staff, faculty, and community members. Title III supported transportation for Kumu Hina, Director and Producer of the film, to host the event on our campus.

Pono sessions are support groups provided for nursing students to have a safe space to share, learn, and promote resilience and strength by utilizing a combination of stories, creative modalities, and cultural practices etc. Title III was able to support yoga instructor Alexandria Cordero-Webster who introduced the students to yoga poses that can be done in the office and the use of essential oils that can be used as a coping strategy for stress and anxiety. Title III was also able to support guest speaker Kim Loh who discussed the benefits of using zen meditation as a way to cope with stress, and anxiety, as well as having a healthy relationship with ones thoughts. Kim also reflected on the different conflict resolution methods that could be used in nursing/medical settings.

Lā Kū‘oko‘a, Hawaiian Independence Day, is celebrated annually on November 28. It is a day to recognize the Hawaiian Kingdom and its heroes who traveled across the sea to solidify Hawaiian Independence. Title III Grants purchased screen printing materials to create t-shirts to celebrate the holiday during Kaua‘i CC’s Lā Kū‘oko‘a Campus Celebration . In attendance were Hawaiian Club members, Hale Malama Center team, Kaua‘i CC students, Kaua‘i CC faculty and staff, community members and their keiki.

Title III screen printing materials were used to commemorate Queen Lili'uokalani and recognize the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. In attendance were Hawaiian Club members, Kaua‘i CC students, Kauai CC faculty and staff, community members and their keiki.

Students (grade 9-12) from Hawaiian immersion charter schools, Kawaikini and Kanu I Ka Pono, participated in 1 of 4 vocational career pathways (Electrical installation and Maintenance Technology, Automotive, Culinary and Carpentry) at Kauai CC. Kaua‘i CC Kīpaipai and Wai‘ale‘ale mentors provided the students with a tour of the campus and services such as the Hale Malama Center and Ho‘ai Goods and Food Pantry.

Juniors and seniors (Waimea High School, Kaua‘i High School, Kanu I Ka Pono, Kapa‘a High School) participated in the 2023 Find Your Future event to support the college's onboarding efforts. Students participated in a campus tour led by Wai‘ale‘ale and Kīpaipai mentors as well as networked with KCC programs, other college students, and KCC instructors. Title III was able to support bus transportation for Kanu I Ka Pono, Kaua‘i High School, and Kapa‘a High School students to attend the event.

Title III screen printing materials were used at the Kaua‘i CC Earth Week Kick-Off Event.

Title III was able to provide lei supplies and materials for our May Lei Workshops which featured 1) Ribbon and Money Lei making and 2) Lei Wili Style lei making. The event was held in the Hawaiian Studies Classroom. Participants were made up of staff, students, and community members.