Ka Hale Hoaka

Ka Hale Hoaka Maile Naehu is co-founder and lead kumu of Ka Hale Hoaka, an online school of Hawaiian Knowledge.

Ka Hale Hoaka ’s mission is to bring our classes into the homes of 'ohana in effort to connect them to the pillars of Hawaiian identity so it may strengthen and empower connections to others, our land and natural world. She is a Kanaka Maoli Boricua, educator, performer, artist, and community organizer and activist of Aloha ‘Āina from the island of Moloka’i, Hawaii. She is also the director of the Molokai Nui a Hina project, a multi-generational community art project that is founded in traditional storytelling. With more than 20 years of being an educator in Hawaiian studies, language and arts, she applies indigenous philosophies and practices such as Mo’olelo; oral tradition, ‘Olelo Hawai’i; Hawaiian language, Hula; dance and oli; chant to her teachings. Through teaching storytelling via various art mediums she emphasizes great importance in building communication skills, self confidence, and a new generation of storytellers. She strongly believes that ancient wisdom within the stories of our ancestors holds the answers to modern day problems. As a cultural practitioner she has represented Hawaii as a delegate, a presenter and as a consultant for both national and international gatherings and conferences in education, the arts, and conservation. Kumu Maile, as most refer to her as, is Vice Chair and lead educator for Hui o Kuapa, 501c3.

COMING SOON! Papa Kahua on Tuesday, October 13th!3-hour crash course in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi led by Kumu Maile that is designe...
09/30/2026

COMING SOON! Papa Kahua on Tuesday, October 13th!

3-hour crash course in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi led by Kumu Maile that is designed for both beginners and those looking to refresh their skills.

🗓️ Tuesday, October 13th
⏰ 4-7pm HST
🌐 VIRTUAL via ZOOM

Papa Kahua lays the foundation for learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in a fun, accessible, and supportive environment. Whether you’re just starting or returning after a long break, this course is for you!

During this engaging session, haumāna will explore fundamentals:
• Cultural protocol
• Alphabet & pronunciation
• Everyday conversation basics
• How to ask and answer common questions

What’s included:
✅ Live 3-hour class with Kumu Maile
✅ Printable workbook
✅ 30-day access to the class recording

No prior experience needed — just curiosity and aloha.

Spaces are filling quickly, so don’t miss out!

Register here: https://kahalehoaka.thinkific.com/courses/kahua or via the link in our bio (IG)

Time is running out! For the first time, we’re offering an ADVANCED BEGINNERS papa ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i class, taught by Kumu ...
08/27/2026

Time is running out!
For the first time, we’re offering an ADVANCED BEGINNERS papa ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i class, taught by Kumu Kapili!

🗓️ September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7
⏰ Wednesdays, 4-6pm HST
🌐 VIRTUAL via ZOOM

We will meet weekly in VIRTUAL small group tutoring sessions. It is the best way to get well-organized, highly targeted, and customized practice with a kumu and other students. The small group settings also provide a comfortable opportunity to practice with others. All sessions will be recorded so that you can go back and review the lessons.

Let’s strengthen our Hawaiian Language skills together! If you’ve begun studying ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i or taken Papa Makua Level One and want to push yourself further, this is the class for you.

Register by scanning the QR code, or via the link in our bio!

Follow up this course with Kumu Maile’s Kama’ilio Café for a way to move from learning about the language to actually using it with confidence. You’ll have chances to practice, make mistakes, ask questions, share manaʻo, and meet new friends who are also on this journey.
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to move from self-paced to live and interactive, perhaps this is your time. E komo mai! E kamaʻilio kākou!

We’d love to see you in class.

08/24/2026

‘A’ole nō i ‘ike ke kanaka i nā nani o kona wahi i hānau ‘ia ai. A person doesn’t see all the beauties of their birthplace.

Don’t take the things right in front of you for granted. Notice the beauty of the world surrounding you. 🩵

08/23/2026

Nā mea pōhina’i 🏀 hua’ōlelo hou

Pōhina’i - Basketball
Kahua Pōhina’i - Basketball court
Kinipōpō / pōpō / pō - Ball
Hīna’i - Basket
Pā’ani - Play

Next time you’re playing or watching basketball, practice these words! ⛹🏽

For the first time, we’re offering an ADVANCED BEGINNERS papa ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i class, taught by Kumu Kapili! 🗓️ September ...
08/20/2026

For the first time, we’re offering an ADVANCED BEGINNERS papa ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i class, taught by Kumu Kapili!

🗓️ September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7
⏰ Wednesdays, 4-6pm HST
🌐 VIRTUAL via ZOOM

We will meet weekly in VIRTUAL small group tutoring sessions. It is the best way to get well-organized, highly targeted, and customized practice with a kumu and other students. The small group settings also provide a comfortable opportunity to practice with others. All sessions will be recorded so that you can go back and review the lessons.

Let’s strengthen our Hawaiian Language skills together! If you’ve begun studying ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i or taken Papa Makua Level One and want to push yourself further, this is the class for you.

Register by scanning the QR code, or via the link in our bio!

08/18/2026

Our ha’awina for today is how to say “bless you” in ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i when someone sneezes! 🤧

08/17/2026

“He keiki aloha ka mea kanu.”
Beloved children are the plants.
‘ŌN no.684

Children, just like plants, need love and attention to grow and flourish. 🌺

Does your class or organization want to come to ‘Ōhalahala to work in the loko i’a? Contact Hui o Kuapā Molokaʻi to sch...
08/15/2026

Does your class or organization want to come to ‘Ōhalahala to work in the loko i’a? Contact Hui o Kuapā Molokaʻi to schedule a field trip!

Registration is now open!Kamaʻilio Café: Mele, Moʻolelo, & Manaʻo with Kumu Maile Naehu.Course Dates: October 19 & 26; N...
08/13/2026

Registration is now open!
Kamaʻilio Café:
Mele, Moʻolelo, & Manaʻo with Kumu Maile Naehu.

Course Dates: October 19 & 26; November 2, 9, 16 & 23
Time: Mondays from 4–6 p.m. HST
Location: Live on Zoom

Participants will gather online for six two-hour lessons focused on strengthening conversational, reading and translation skills.

Participants will receive:
Six two-hour lessons live on Zoom
Guided practice with Kumu Maile Naehu
Supplemental materials
Access to recorded classes
One login per household

Registration: $149 https://kahalehoaka.thinkific.com/courses/kamailio2

You can join virtually from anywhere in the world!
Please note that classes will continue according to Hawaiʻi Standard Time after daylight saving time changes, so participants outside Hawaiʻi should confirm the corresponding local time.

Who do you practice ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i with?

For the first time, we’re offering an accelerated beginners papa ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i class, taught by Kumu Kapili! 🗓️ Septemb...
08/07/2026

For the first time, we’re offering an accelerated beginners papa ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i class, taught by Kumu Kapili!

🗓️ September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7
⏰ Wednesdays, 4-6pm HST
🌐 VIRTUAL via ZOOM

We will meet weekly in VIRTUAL small group tutoring sessions. It is the best way to get well-organized, highly targeted, and customized practice with a kumu and other students. The small group settings also provide a comfortable opportunity to practice with others. This class utilizes Papa Makua I and 2 to guide the lesson sequence. All sessions will be recorded so that you can go back and review the lessons.

No prior experience needed — just curiosity and aloha.

Register by scanning the QR code, or click here: https://kahalehoaka.thinkific.com/courses/advbeginners

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Kaunakakai, HI
96748

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+18082130206

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