Cultivating The Native Hawaiian Culture and Values Across Oregon & SW Washington
Ka ʻAha Lāhui O ʻOlekona Hawaiian Civic Club
Established in 2019, Ka ʻAha Lāhui O ʻOlekona Hawaiian Civic Club of Oregon & SW Washington, or KALO HCC, is a 501(c)3 organization that works to bring awareness to the importance of kalo (taro) and Hāloa (first Hawaiian) in remembrance of our Native Hawaiian communities back home and on the continent – thus, creating an opportunity to reindigenize and reconnect our lāhui (people) to the ʻāina (land) and moʻomēheu (cultural identity and values).
Cultivating the Next Generation
Prince Kūhiō valued education and believed it was fundamental to building a strong lahui. In Oregon, though opportunities are limited, we have a unique chance to provide educational resources to PI-youth.
Striving for a Thriving Community
KALO works to bring practitioners to the continent to reconnect us with knowledge passed down through generations. Reclaiming our identity in spaces where we are not the majority deepens our understanding of being Native Hawaiian in the diaspora.
Building a Resilient Community
KALO focuses on uplifting cultural identity and addressing the needs of our community. Many feel a lack of belonging because we don’t see ourselves reflected, but culture provides a foundation for daily practices from our kupuna.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
KOKO Podcast Ep. 2 is Live!
KALOʻs KOKO Podcast is a new platform created to amplify the voices of Pacific Islanders, Poʻe Hawaiʻi, and Indigenous advocates. Our goal is to foster deeper connections among those navigating life on the continent while uplifting stories that deserve to be heard.
KOKO, meaning "blood" or "lineage," speaks to the pulse of our people. Kahena O Ke Ola - The Flowing Stream of Life - will carry the voices of our ʻohana, weaving together the streams of generational knowledge and experiences in displacement.
This podcast initiative was inspired by the success of the Mōhala Youth Council and their work on Nā Kamaliʻi Talk Story, where ʻōpio led insightful conversations on critical social issues, including mental health resources, access to feminine hygiene products, the Black Lives Matter movement, and more. Recognizing the importance of these dialogues, we felt it was necessary to continue holding space where our underrepresented communities’ voices are heard and validated.
Join KALOHCC Executive Director Leialoha Kaʻula and Mākua Noheaililani Waiwaiʻole as they talk story about raising their keiki in Oregon, staying rooted in Hawaiian identity, and the deep meaning behind Inoa Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian name). They reflect on ʻohana, connection, and the importance of building relationships with other Kanaka living on the continent. Whether you're a parent, educator, or part of our lāhui—this one’s for you
Community Partners & Sponsors
