10/11/2025
https://mauinow.com/2025/10/03/pilikahakai-foundation-hosts-free-community-events-for-indigenous-peoples-day-on-maui/
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Pilikahakai Foundation and partners invite the community to take part in a weekend of events dedicated to protecting Maui’s coral reefs and ʻāina.
Through sustainable landscaping, aloha ʻāina action and conservation conversations, the programs offer meaningful ways to engage in coastal stewardship.
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Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Kahului Harbor
Pilikahakai Foundation and partners invite volunteers of all to join a community beach cleanup in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Participants will help remove harmful microplastics and debris while learning about their impacts on coral reefs and marine ecosystems. Supplies will be provided, and students may earn community service hours.
Following the clean up, attendees are encouraged to stay for a Pau Hana at The Palm Bar & Bites, featuring live music, prizes and opportunities to network with community members. This day of action and celebration is made possible with the support of community partners, including ʻĀina Momona, Ocean Conservancy, Mālama Maui Nui, Maui Ocean Center, Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center, Hawaiʻi Pacific University, Center for Marine Debris Research, Maui Nui Marine Resource Council, Pacific Whale Foundation, Ho‘āla Honokōwai, and Kāʻanapali Operations Association.
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Pilikahakai Foundation and partners invite the community to take part in a weekend of events dedicated to protecting Maui’s coral reefs and ʻāina.