stewards of the land in paradise

Cultural Survival advocates for Indigenous Peoples' rights and supports Indigenous communities’ self-determination,
​cultures and political resilience, since 1972.
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Kaʻimi Hermosura, Konohiki describes his upbringing in the kalo feilds of Hanalei Valley,
​his forced separation from the land and his ongoing struggle to exist as a Hawaiian National;
growing taro, the sacred food.

PASSING ON THE KNOWLEDGE

saving cultural resources

Engaging the community to protect, restore and preserve sacred places.

BUILDING A VOYAGING CANOE

Using repurposed hulls, we will provide opportunities for all ages to work with master canoe builders as we construct a traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe, the first of our fleet. Our intention is to utilize the canoe for both long distance voyaging and subsistence fishing. Ultimately we will establish a school of Hawaiian Celestial Navigation.

growing the sacred food 

Providing training and technical assistance to perpetuate the production of taro using traditional techniques.

the ancestors are with us

Preserving Native Hawaiian Heritage;
​Building a Healthy Future For Native Hawaiians