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Welcome to KALO

WelcomeThe Kanu o ka ‘Āina Learning ‘Ohana (KALO) is a non-profit organization located in Waimea on Hawai’i Island.  KALO’s mission is to grow womb-to-tomb models of education that advance Hawaiian culture for a sustainable Hawaiʻi.

KALO promotes the progress of Hawai’i’s Indigenous people through quality culturally-driven programs that serve thousands of learners from preschool to adult.  All of KALO’s programs are grounded in a values-based Pedagogy of Aloha, which is at once ancient and modern, and perpetuates Hawai’i’s native language and rich cultural traditions while preparing graduates to take on their responsibilities as educated 21st century Hawaiians. 

KALO also focuses on Indigenous economic development, social wellbeing and self determination through the development of autonomous, intergenerational learning destinations or kauhale in areas with high concentrations of native Hawaiians.



KALO News

Kanu o ka ‘Aina Director Dr. Kū Kahakalau receives Mayor’s Laulima Award.

Kanu o ka ‘Aina Director Dr. Kū Kahakalau receives Mayor’s Laulima Award.Dr. Ku Kahakalau, of Kanu o ka ‘Aina New Century Public Charter School in Waimea, was the recipient of this year’s Laulima 09 Leadership Community Award, presented by Hawai’i Mayor Billy Kenoi at a recent luncheon in Honolulu.   The award states, “In recognition of your environmental leadership in keeping the Hawaiian Islands beautiful, please accept our heartfelt appreciation for your commitment and contributions to Hawai’i nei.”  The annual Laulima award is sponsored by Keep Hawai’i Beautiful, which is the local chapter of Keep American Beautiful.  Each year, each island mayor selects three individuals who are making a difference in taking care of our island environments.  These individuals are then recognized at a luncheon in Honolulu.

Kā Waimea Makahiki

Kā Waimea MakahikiKā Waimea Makahiki is an annual event celebrating the Makahiki season, traditionally a time of peace, thanksgiving and rejuvenation of human and natural resources in the Hawaiian culture.

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