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Awaiaulu, Inc. Awaiaulu reconnects and bridges knowledge from Hawaiian historical resources to today by training Hawaiian language translators.

Blaine Nāmāhana Tolentino was inspired to write this mele to honor John Papa ʻĪʻī’s mother, Wanaoʻa, and her role in rai...
10/13/2026

Blaine Nāmāhana Tolentino was inspired to write this mele to honor John Papa ʻĪʻī’s mother, Wanaoʻa, and her role in raising ʻĪʻī to serve the sacred chiefs. The word ʻula or redness embodies sacredness, beauty and chiefly power.

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“Waipiʻo” was written for Irene Kahalelauokekoa ʻĪʻī, daughter of John Papa ʻĪʻī, for their family home in Waipiʻo, ʻEwa...
10/08/2026

“Waipiʻo” was written for Irene Kahalelauokekoa ʻĪʻī, daughter of John Papa ʻĪʻī, for their family home in Waipiʻo, ʻEwa, Oʻahu.

Written by Mekia Kealakai, George Allen, and Charles Hopkins, the mele gives us another glimpse into the people, places, and family connections surrounding John Papa ʻĪʻī.

This recording is performed by Kaʻiuokalani Damas and is part of Awaiaulu’s John Papa ʻĪʻī Collection, where writings, mele, images, and other resources are brought together in one place.
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10/03/2026

John Papa Ti was a trusted servant of the Hawaiian ali’i, writer, and eyewitness to some of the most significant changes in the Hawaiian Kingdom.

His writings preserve more than historical events. They capture the observations of someone who lived within the royal court, served prominent ali’i, and personally witnessed the world he later described.

The broader value of IT’s work is that it gives us a rare firsthand window into Hawaiian history through the perspective of someone who was often at the center of it.

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10/03/2026

John Papa ʻĪʻī was a trusted servant of the Hawaiian aliʻi, writer, and eyewitness to some of the most significant changes in the Hawaiian Kingdom.

His writings preserve more than historical events. They capture the observations of someone who lived within the royal court, served prominent aliʻi, and personally witnessed the world he later described.

The broader value of ʻĪʻī’s work is that it gives us a rare firsthand window into Hawaiian history through the perspective of someone who was often at the center of it.

Comment “WITNESS” and we’ll send you the full video, the John Papa ʻĪʻī collection, and where you can get the book.

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Comment “ii” and we’ll personally send you a DM to the free collection. Beginning in 2025, Awaiaulu began developing thi...
10/02/2026

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Beginning in 2025, Awaiaulu began developing this Kīpapa collection to align with the publication, Nā Hunahuna ʻIke Hawaiʻi, to bring together additional materials that help illuminate John Papa ʻĪʻī as an integral figure in Hawaiʻi’s history. Through the resources gathered here, educators, students, researchers, and community members can encounter ʻĪʻī not simply as a historical name, but through his own writings, experiences, relationships, and observations of a rapidly changing nation.

We invite you to explore the collection, follow the connections, and use these resources in your classrooms, research, and communities.

To learn more about John Papa ʻĪʻī, log in to our app,
Kīpapa Educator Resources, for the collection.

For those who would like to read his translated writings in greater depth, check out our online shop.

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Ka Mōʻī Wahine Liliʻuokalani never abdicated the Hawaiian throne. The abdication document forced upon her was signed “Li...
09/03/2026

Ka Mōʻī Wahine Liliʻuokalani never abdicated the Hawaiian throne. The abdication document forced upon her was signed “Liliʻuokalani Dominis,” her name in a private capacity, not “Liliʻuokalani,” the sovereign name under which she was proclaimed, sworn, and reigned as Queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

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Ka Mōʻī Wahine Liliʻuokalani never abdicated the Hawaiian throne. The abdication document forced upon her was signed “Li...
09/03/2026

Ka Mōʻī Wahine Liliʻuokalani never abdicated the Hawaiian throne. The abdication document forced upon her was signed “Liliʻuokalani Dominis,” her name in a private capacity, not “Liliʻuokalani,” the sovereign name under which she was proclaimed, sworn, and reigned as Queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

Amongst his many honors and professions, Joseph Kahoʻoluhi Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu was most respected for this unwavering co...
08/31/2026

Amongst his many honors and professions, Joseph Kahoʻoluhi Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu was most respected for this unwavering commitment to his people, his monarch, and his country.

As our people’s sense of aloha ʻāina, or patriotism, continues to be re-awakened, the name Joseph Nāwahī is heard more and more often, and snapshot summaries of his admirable deeds are shared.

Just like many of our Hawaiian heroes, Nāwahī’s story is starting to gain a stronger foothold in the collective consciousness of our lāhui.

Our collection shares more detail on the life and deeds of this admired Hawaiian patriot.

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Z.P. Kalokuokamaile, a native of Nāpoʻopoʻo, Kona Hema, was a repository of cultural knowledge regarding the Kona Hema d...
08/28/2026

Z.P. Kalokuokamaile, a native of Nāpoʻopoʻo, Kona Hema, was a repository of cultural knowledge regarding the Kona Hema districts and beyond.

Kalokuokamaile was a lifelong learner and an advocate for his people. His writings reflect his desire to educate and inspire.

His written articles and editorials included stories about places and the etymology of their names, the native language, politics, people, the church, and traditions of the people.

Hawaiian riddles, lexical items of flora and fauna, and thought-provoking editorials are also found in his repository of writings.

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Ka Mōʻī Kalākaua was the first monarch to circumnavigate the world. His world tour was not inspired by his desires to tr...
08/26/2026

Ka Mōʻī Kalākaua was the first monarch to circumnavigate the world.

His world tour was not inspired by his desires to travel as a sightseer but was intended to supply his islands with important alliances and resources that would bolster the international status, the economy, and the population of his country.

These would include laborers who would serve the expansion of agricultural industries and who could provide a revitalizing force for the dwindling native people.

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King Kalākaua • Around the World 1881
ITINERARY

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi — Jan 20
San Francisco, USA — Jan 29
Yokohama, Japan — Mar 4
Tokyo, Japan — Mar 5
Shanghai, China — Mar 25
Tientsin, China — Mar 29
Hong Kong, China — Apr 12
Bangkok, Siam — Apr 26
Singapore — May 6
Penang — May 15
Rangoon, Burma — May 22
Calcutta, India — May 28
Bombay, India — May 31
Cairo, Egypt — Jun 20
Alexandria, Egypt — Jun 24
Naples, Italy — Jun 29
Rome, Italy — Jul 2
London, England — Jul 6
Brussels, Belgium — Jul 25
Berlin, Germany — Jul 29
Vienna, Austria — Aug 5
Paris, France — Aug 10
Lisbon, Portugal — Aug 19
Madrid, Spain — Aug 24
Paris, France — Aug 27
London, England — Aug 31
Glasgow, Scotland — Sep 7
Liverpool, England — Sep 13
New York, USA — Sep 23
Washington, D.C., USA — Sep 27
Lexington, USA — Oct 3
San Francisco, USA — Oct 11
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi — Oct 29

HEADS OF STATE WHO RECEIVED HIM

Emperor Meiji — Japan
Queen Victoria — United Kingdom
King Luís I — Portugal
Pope Leo XIII — Vatican
King Umberto I — Italy
King Leopold II — Belgium
Viceroy Li Hongzhang — China
Khedive Tewfik — Egypt
President Chester A. Arthur — United States
Maharaja Abu Bakar — Johor
Crown Prince Wilhelm — Prussia

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