Liliʻuokalani Trust

Whenever the kamaliʻi (children) of Liliʻuokalani Trust are at Pōkaʻi Bay for its Puaʻama O Ke Kai program, unexpected joys happen. From playful dolphins to the majestic Iosepa canoe, every session is filled with wonder and learning. Sessions start with a pule (prayer), an oli (chant), and a breakfast at our Kīpuka Waiʻanae, followed by three hours of ocean activities and learning at Pōkaʻi Bay. Puaʻama O Ke Kai is a unique program, in partnership with Leahi Swim School and Nā Kama Kai, that teaches essential ocean safety, conservation, and stewardship skills to kamaliʻi ages 6-11. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eAPPd6t2 #LiliuokalaniTrust #Onipaa #Hawaii #YouthDevelopment

In 2018, Liliʻuokalani Trust acquired a two-story, 4,302-square-foot building in Pukalani, Maui, which underwent renovations during the pandemic. Today — more than one year after we blessed and opened the building in the summer of 2023 — LT Pukalani has evolved into a vibrant gathering space for youth ages 12 to 18. Learn how we are bringing kamaliʻi-centric programs to Upcountry Maui: https://lnkd.in/eSA5WFPA #LiliuokalaniTrust #Maui #YouthDevelopment

Earlier this month, young men from our Kīpuka Molokai participated in Hoʻokanaka ʻAha Kāne, an enriching coming-of-age camp aimed at fostering physical, personal, and spiritual growth. Held at Kiowea Pavilion & Park, this camp provided an immersive environment where participants gained essential life skills, deepened their connection to their cultural heritage, and formed lasting bonds. “My hope for these young men is to remember who their people were and where they come from. It will prepare them to withstand anything that this world may throw at them because they will come to find how powerful our ancestors truly were," said Kanoa Beair, direct services specialist. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eCdmYJYq

We're halfway there! Lili'uokalani Center, in urban Honolulu, is 50% complete. To celebrate this milestone, LT Teammate Kepa Revelle shared a gift of mele, performing a beautiful rendition of "Ke Aloha o Ka Haku," also known as "The Queen's Prayer." Scheduled to open in Summer 2025, LC will offer pathway programs in arts, sports, entrepreneurship, and technology, for the Queen's beneficiaries ages 12-21. Holistic wraparound services will also be offered on-site. We're hiring now for teammates to support what is expected to be the largest Indigenous youth center of its kind in the world! https://lnkd.in/gYvtqAQr

🙌 We're here! Stop by the Liliʻuokalani Trust booth (815) at the Career Expo 2024 at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall today to learn about our exciting career opportunities. Our amazing team will be here until 2 p.m., so stop by and say hi. #CareerExpo2024 #LiliuokalaniTrust #HawaiiCareers

🌟 Join us tomorrow at the Career Expo 2024 at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall! ✨ Stop by the Liliʻuokalani Trust booth (815) to learn about exciting career opportunities and how you can make a difference in the lives of our kamaliʻi. 🌺 See you there! #CareerExpo2024 #LiliuokalaniTrust #HawaiiCareers #MakeADifference 🤙🏽🌴

🎶 Bringing pride and joy to the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival, the Makalapua Serenaders, a group of our spirited LT kamaliʻi, lit up the stage with the Star-Spangled Banner and Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī! From their poised presence to their heartfelt performances, these 12 young performers from Hawaiʻi Island, aged 7 to 12, left an indelible mark, earning admiration and applause throughout the event.

Are you a Hawai'i-based artist who loves working with youth? Lili'uokalani Trust is seeking proposals from artists who are interested in collaborating with our kamali'i to design and install interior murals at Lili'uokalani Center, opening in 2025. Deadline for RFPs is June 30, 2024. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gKWCCXqQ

Early Childhood, serving kamali'i from conception to age 5, is one of Lili'uokalani Trust's three focus areas (the others being Youth Development serving ages 6-18, and Opportunity Youth serving ages 16-26). Here's our Early Childhood commercial that we were thrilled to launch during Merrie Monarch week! For more information about our programs, as well as job opportunities working with our youngest and their ʻohana, visit www.onipaa.org. https://lnkd.in/gqp-GkkN

📣 Calling all UH Mānoa students! Don't forget to stop by the Liliʻuokalani Trust booth at the Campus Center Ballroom. We'll be here until 1:30 p.m., so please stop by and talk story to learn more about our organization and the amazing opportunities available.