Host Moana McAdams of the Moana Nui podcast highlights a panel of Native Hawaiian educators, including Hailey Okomoto, Kumu Kui Gapero, and Tyler Pau. We discuss the challenges and opportunities in education for Native Hawaiian students both in Hawai'i and in the diaspora. Topics include the impact of COVID-19 on learning, the importance of cultural representation, and the role of community-based organizations in maintaining cultural identity. The conversation highlights the need for institutions to understand and support indigenous students' unique backgrounds and the benefits of community engagement and cultural preservation.

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This episode is brought to you with sponsorship from Papa Ola Lōkahi (https://www.papaolalokahi.org/).

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