At 10:00 a.m. I had the privilege to attend the E Ola Ka 'Olelo Hawai'i - Panel on Hawaiian Language movement. The panel consisted of kumu Sarah Keahi, Larry Kimura, Hiapo Perreira, and Pomaika'i Kaniaupio-Crozier. The speakers at this presentation are so passionate about the Hawaiian language, that they challenged those in the room to learn 'olelo Hawai'i. The most prolific message I would like to share with everyone reading this blog was stated by Hiapo Perreira, "Put the language back into the mouth of the children."

It is my hope that every member of our organization learn how to speak the language. There are many courses on-line that we can take and practice at our meetings. Until next time, a hui hou kakou.