Hawaii Islands Academy

NEW PAPER: We talk about the impacts of Maunakea astronomy research on non-astronomy communities, esp. Native Hawaiians. Maunakea is a lightning-rod issue for t...he Hawaiian community, and should spur scientists to 1) reflect on the human impacts & externalities of their research, and 2) learn more about the Maunakea issue. TMT is not the only astro project on Indigenous land & we urge scientists of all fields to consider their ethical & moral obligations to Indigenous people when designing research projects. Our first recommendation is to immediately STOP TMT progress & restart dialogue w/ Maunakea protectors to better understand their position & improve the processes of seeking consent. This includes understanding the terms of refusal for TMT and future projects. See more

Windward Community College (Oahu, Hawaii) Listing: Mahi ai kalo HWST 296 Time: Tuesday afternoons Location: WCC and Kkoo iwi... Catalog description: This course expands on the traditional Hawaiian kalo growing knowledge covered in the first class to include the ecology of wetland kalo systems, focusing on traditional loi techniques, and the integration of nutrient flow analysis through the ahupuaa and nutrient management practices for lo‘i kalo. Additional emphasis is placed on both scientific and practical approaches. Cooking and eating are used throughout the course to demonstrate linkages between kalo and human nutrition and wellbeing. The course will consist of a mixture of lecture and hands-on field experience. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Show knowledge of traditional Hawaiian and modern agroecological terms and processes 2. Demonstrate knowledge of nutrients, nutrient budgets, or nutrient cycling in loi kalo agroecosystems 3. Identify major patterns of nutrient flows in ahupuaa/watershed systems, and the impacts of changes to those patterns

Family and food, the mood for the holiday SZN! How's YOUR Thanksgiving Countdown going?? Check out how Kala and his dad prep their local-inspired delicacies. Will father and son butt heads in a busy, crowded kitchen, or make it happen? #thankful #thanksgiving #pbshawaii

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