Hokule'a Education Program

Just as on a canoe with limited space and resources sailing the vast ocean, so are we on this island earth. In the midst of this vast universe, we must learn to live well and with respect and caring for ourselves, each other, and our cultural and natural environment. (PVS)

The theme of the 2007 Hōkūle'a voyage to Micronesia and Japan is “One Ocean, One People – A Celebration of Pacific Voyaging, Cultures, and Islands.” In this Education Program, we explore the themes of interconnectedness of the world we live in, while honoring and cherishing cultural and ecological diversity, by embracing intercultural dialogue and educational exchange. This website serves as a communication platform to bring students and teachers worldwide together to share their ideas, knowledge, and perspectives that will help foster a more peaceful and sustainable community.

This weblog consists of two online forums: Student Space and Teacher Space.

Education in the News

Jalnidh reads her essay at PECHōkūle'a reaches India: Three Indian newspapers announce VALUES FOR LIFE International Essay Contest winner Jalnidh Kaur's achievements in the Hōkūle'a Education Program, 7/17/07. Please see the Ludhiana Tribune, Ludhiana Newsline and SikhNet News.

4 students saluted in international essay contest: Breaking News in the Honolulu Advertiser on the VALUES FOR LIFE International Essay Contest winners, 7/10/07.

Student winners at KHON 2 TVKHON FOX 2 Morning Show: Live interview with the recipients of the VALUES FOR LIFE International Essay Contest, 7/10/07. Also featured on KHNL News 8 and KGMB TV 9.

Students receiving recognition at PECHōkūle'a Takes International Students Under Her Sail: The East-West Wire features the Hōkūle'a Education Program and the VALUES FOR LIFE International Essay Contest, 7/6/07.

Student wins international essay contest: Bhutan's daily online newspaper, Kuensel, announces Bhuwan Giri's achievement in the VALUES FOR LIFE International Essay Contest, 6/25/07. Please see Int'l Essay Contest for more information.

Capt. Mike Taylor of the Kama Hele reflects on Okinawan school visit in the Teacher Space Bulletin Board, 4/29/07.

Punahou Students Chat with Hōkūle'a: KGMB9's Jeff Booth reports on the satellite phone call between Hōkūle'a crewmember Ka'iulani Murphy and Kaau McKenney's seventh grade social studies class at Punahou, 4/16/2007.

Students talk to Hōkūle'a via Satellite: KGMB9's Tina Chau reports on how Sandy Webb's students at Mililani High School are connecting with the Hōkūle'a, 4/12/2007.

Polynesian Voyaging: Stars Lead the Way: Star Bulletin's Rod Thompson writes about how future Hōkūle'a crewmembers use the planetarium at 'Imiloa Astronomy Center, 3/27/2007.

From their classroom, Waimea students on voyage: The Hawai'i Tribune-Herald reports on Waimea Middle School's long-time involvement with the Hōkūle'a's voyages, 3/20/2007. (Note: This article can only be accessed through the Hawaii Tribune-Herald online archives)

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