‘Awa & Talanoa
A grounding and intentional practice rooted in Native Hawaiian and Pasifika ways of knowing, connection, and conversation.
In this space, participants are invited into Talanoa, relational dialogue that centers empathy, trust, and deep listening, while partaking in ʻawa, a sacred plant medicine traditionally used for reflection, clarity, and healing.
Facilitated with cultural integrity and care, this offering supports wellness, relationship-building, and Indigenous visibility in all spaces.
Storytelling as Power, Dialogue as Resistance
‘Awa & Talanoa
Offered through the cultural guidance of Kumu Dr. Lelemia Irvine, this unique experience weaves together ancestral knowledge and Indigenous science.
‘Awa & Talanoa Council
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Dr. Lelemia Irvine
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Dr. Ponipate Rokolekutu
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Hokulani Sharp
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Dr. Kyle Yoshida