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Our Mission
The Kekuanaoa Legacy Foundation is dedicated to honoring and perpetuating the legacy of His Royal Highness Mataio Matthew Kekuanaoa, a prominent Ali'i (Noble) of the Privy Council of the Aupunui of Ko Hawaii Pae Aina.
Kekuanaoa's remarkable contributions as Konohiki, Governor of Oahu, Kuhina Nui (Premier), Noble and member of the Kings cabinet as Privy Council played a pivotal role in shaping Hawaii's history and governance. Kekuanaoa Foundation is working towards initiatives that align with Kekuanaoa's vision for a prosperous and culturally rich Hawaii, ensuring that his contributions continue to resonate in modern society. By fostering a deeper appreciation for the life and achievements of His Royal Highness Mataio Matthew Kekuanaoa, we strive to keep his spirit alive and inspire a sense of pride and identity within the Hawaiian community and beyond.
Mission Statement:
Our mission as a Private member Association is to preserve and perpetuate Kekuanaoa's legacy .
By educating thru stewardship of Hawai'i's vast resources such as :Watershed Management and Restoration, Agroforestry Projects, Marine Resource Management, Cultural Preservation, Education Outreach and Scholarships, Forest and Land Preservation, Mauka to Makai ahupua'a concepts, Health and Wellness.
Kekuanaoa Legacy
The Foundation began its Legacy Building back in 2011. Since then, Kekuanaoa members have been hard at work bridging connections and building relations with other individuals and organizations who also stand in the continuity of protecting the work of the ancestors of Ko Hawaii Pae aina. Kekuanaoa Legacy Foundation has been the wa'a which continues to forge relationships through hands on stewardship of Hawai'is precious resources. Since 2021 KLF has participated in Houseless Outreach, working to protect the rights of Cultural practitioners for their right of access to practice at Kane'aki Heiau, assisted with Maui donation surplus transportation to storage, educational resources in cultural identity, land restoration, organized Waianae Moku donation collection for Lahaina Maui Fire survivors. KLF packed, shipped and collaborated with volunteers from around the mokupuni; which sent over 4 pallets of; 40 cases of water, toiletries, hygiene items, baby necessities, medicine, food and clothes, bedding and footwear on behalf of the Waianae Moku and abroad to Lahaina Maui families affected by the fire. Kekuanaoa Legacy Foundation has been working tirelessly to help protect the interest and identity of kanaka maoli families, thru educational classes, meet and greet, one on one sessions, and collaborative community coalitions. We look forward to building a brighter future for our keiki of Hawaii and by our leadership, resilience and resource management thru the ahupua'a sustainable practices, facilitate the change we NEED for the world.
Our Team
Our team is made up of dedicated individuals who are elders, educators and experts from their Mokupuni, Moku and Ahupua'a. They include; cultural practitioners, farmers, hunters, gathers, fishermen, Konohiki, story tellers, healers, educators and kia'i, and much more.With the combination of all their skills we work in UNITY to move our wa'a to facilitate the Legacy of His Royal Highness Mataio Matthew Keawenui Kekuanaoa. From our volunteers to our board members, we look forward to building collaborative work groups and projects that are aligned with our mission.
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Together, we can make a lasting impact. Help us create a better Hawaii by preserving ALL of Hawai'i's resources from mauka to maikai. Donations can be made to Kekuanaoa Legacy Foundation today.
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Kupuna Repository
Kupuna Repository
Kupuna Repository
The long-term vision of the Kūpuna Moʻolelo ʻĀina Documentation Project is to establish a permanent repository of place-based cultural knowledge that honors the voices of Hawaiʻi's elders while empowering future generations to understand, steward, and perpetuate the traditions, histories, and landscapes of their ancestors.
Through the pres
The long-term vision of the Kūpuna Moʻolelo ʻĀina Documentation Project is to establish a permanent repository of place-based cultural knowledge that honors the voices of Hawaiʻi's elders while empowering future generations to understand, steward, and perpetuate the traditions, histories, and landscapes of their ancestors.
Through the preservation of memory, story, and ʻike, we ensure that the wisdom of the past continues to guide the future.
Mauka to Makai-
Kupuna Repository
Kupuna Repository
Mālama Waiʻanae: Growing Future Stewards of Our Moku
The Mālama Waiʻanae Project is dedicated to reconnecting our youth with the land, waters, and cultural traditions of the Waiʻanae Moku through hands-on stewardship and place-based learning.
Our mission is to cultivate a new generation of caretakers who understand that the health of our co
Mālama Waiʻanae: Growing Future Stewards of Our Moku
The Mālama Waiʻanae Project is dedicated to reconnecting our youth with the land, waters, and cultural traditions of the Waiʻanae Moku through hands-on stewardship and place-based learning.
Our mission is to cultivate a new generation of caretakers who understand that the health of our communities is directly connected to the health of our ʻāina. Through the Hawaiian concept of mauka to makai, students learn how forests, streams, wetlands, shorelines, and ocean ecosystems are all interconnected and how each person has a kuleana to care for them.
Participants engage in meaningful service and educational activities that strengthen their pilina (relationship) with the land and their community, including:
- Native tree planting and small-scale reforestation projects
- Stream and watershed restoration
- Shoreline and beach cleanups
- Community gardening and food production
- Farm-to-table education and healthy food systems
- Cultural practices that connect youth to the history and traditions of Waiʻanae
- Environmental stewardship projects that promote sustainability and resilience
By working alongside cultural practitioners, educators, farmers, and community leaders, students gain valuable life skills while developing a deeper appreciation for the unique beauty, history, and resources of our moku.
Every donation helps provide tools, supplies, transportation, native plants, educational materials, and hands-on learning opportunities for our youth. More importantly, your support helps nurture future leaders who will carry forward the values of aloha ʻāina, mālama ʻāina, and community stewardship for generations to come.
Together, we can empower our keiki to restore, protect, and perpetuate the lands and waters of Waiʻanae—one project, one relationship, and one generation at a time.
E mālama i ka ʻāina, a e mālama ka ʻāina iā kākou.
Care for the land, and the land will care for us.