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1. n. Sovereignty, rule, independence. Hoʻihoʻi i ke ea o Hawaiʻi, restore the sovereignty of Hawaiʻi.
2. n. Life, air, breath; breeze, spirit (Isa. 42.5). This ea, as well as ea 1, 3, 4, is sometimes pronounced or sung ʻea. Wai ea, aerated waters. Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono (motto of Hawaiʻi), the life of the land is preserved in righteousness. 3. vi. To rise, go up, raise, become erect. Cf. aea, eʻea, hōʻea. Kai ea (Kep. 183), rising sea. Ua ea kona poʻo, his head was raised. Ke ea ʻana o ka ʻai, ka iʻa (Kep. 97), the obtaining of poi, fish. 4. vi. To smell. Also ʻea. Cf. maea, māeaea. |
THE VISION
restoring ea
AN ABUNDANT FOOD-SHED
Nā Loko Iʻa "Hawaiian Fishponds", were built to be living refrigerators for the people who once lived solely from the land. These fishponds were meant to produce food and that is exactly what we plan to restore and improve. |
A CONNECTION TO ʻĀINA
Since 2011, Loko ea has conducted educational programs to over 15,000 local students and has worked to assist the broader community to reconnect to their cultural identity through their connections to the ʻāina at Loko ea. |
A PLACE FOR THE PEOPLE
Loko ea fishpond is a sacred space. A sacred space for the community of pae ʻāina o Hawaiʻi. A space for practicing our culture and gathering together. A space to learn, to think, to celebrate, to plan, to eat, to replenish ourselves. A place to protect. But mostly Loko ea is place to aloha kekahi i kekahi. |
Waialua, ʻāina ku pālua i ka laʻi
"Waialua, land that stands doubly beclaimed."
Said in admiration for Waialua, Oʻahu where the weather was usually pleasant and the life of the people tranquil.
Said in admiration for Waialua, Oʻahu where the weather was usually pleasant and the life of the people tranquil.
- Tūtū Pukui (ʻŌlelo Noeʻau #2902)
AERIAL VIEW OF LOKO EA
A bird's eye view of Loko Ea recorded via drone! Big Mahalo to Valen Ahlo for capturing this amazing perspective of our beloved fishpond!
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Seafood & a Sunset Fundraiser- September 29, 2018 Join us for a enchanting evening for a good cause! Seafood Boil is the main attraction along with a variety of food stations, Awa on the Beach, Silent Auction, Entertainment and of course... cocktails and the beautiful North Shore sunset! It's our 1st Annual Gala Fundraiser for our Capital Campaign showcasing our 9-year accomplishments at Loko Ea. Come Join Us! Proceeds from this event benefit ʻAmapō Ea is Mālama Loko Ea Foundation’s campaign to deepen Loko Ea, a 400+ year old Native Hawaiian fishpond, to an optimal depth for healthy fish growth. Every dollar raised will go toward the purchase of a specialized dredge machine. For More Info Visit: lokoeafundraiser.weebly.com/ or To Buy tickets Visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/loko-ea-fishpond-seafood-a-sunset-fundraiser-tickets-46435570040 #fundraiser2018 #supportthecause #sustainability |