A Living Gathering
Rooted in Aloha
Our Mission
KAHĀ was born from a hō‘ailona, a spiritual sign revealed through a shared moe ʻuhane, and guided by Ke Akua, kūpuna, and loea. From its origins, it has carried the understanding that our moʻolelo is a living experience, expressed through ʻōlelo, practice, and pilina. Rooted in this foundation, KAHĀ brings together practitioners of ʻike Hawaiʻi to preserve, perpetuate, and strengthen Hawaiian cultural knowledge, identity, and community. Through learning, mentorship, and collective exchange, we create spaces that honor cultural integrity, nurture connection, and uplift the lāhui, guided always by aloha and the enduring call to come together and build a resilient, ʻike-grounded future.
Our guiding call remains:
E hui mai kākou ma o ke aloha no ke kūkulu hou ʻana i kahua ʻonipaʻa no ka lāhui.
Let us come together in aloha to rebuild and strengthen the lāhui.
Our Logo
The KAHĀ logo is a living expression of our identity, rooted in aloha, connection, and kuleana. Designed by kānaka ʻōiwi artist Rochelle Kapuaokamakahikihou “Rokki” Midro, it bridges ancestral ʻike with our global community.
At its center, four figures form a lauhala-inspired weave, symbolizing unity, resilience, and shared purpose. These forms also represent the four elements: ka makani, ke ahi, ka wai, and ka ʻāina—and the four directions, reflecting our collective connection across the world.
Its symmetry embodies lōkahi and laulima, while the gradient from light to dark evokes the relationship between lani and honua, reminding us that as kānaka, we live in balance between the heavens and the earth.
Our Values
KAHĀ is grounded in the aloha ethic, a way of living that guides how we gather, relate, and move forward together. Our values shape every interaction and responsibility we carry.
Aloha: Love and compassion expressed through care for Ke Akua, aliʻi, lāhui, ʻāina, and kānaka.
Hoʻoponopono: Healing, balance, and unity through right relationship and shared accountability.
ʻIke Hoʻoilina: Preserving, perpetuating, and passing on cultural knowledge across generations.
ʻOnipaʻa: Steadfastness in identity, values, and commitment to the lāhui.
Laulima: Collective effort and cooperation, recognizing that strength comes through unity.
Guided by the teachings articulated by Pilahi Paki, we embody Akahāi, kindness, Lōkahi, unity, ʻOluʻolu, graciousness, Haʻahaʻa, humility, and Ahonui, patience and perseverance, as a lived expression of aloha
Our Financials
As a charitable organization, we honor the kuleana entrusted to us by our community. We take great care in stewarding every contribution with integrity, transparency, and accountability. Our financial practices are guided by aloha, responsibility, and a deep commitment to ensuring that resources directly support our mission and the well-being of the lāhui.
