Today, the fishpond is a source of knowledge, food, and culture. Restored nearly to its original state, Waikalua Loko I’a leans into ancient Hawaiian wisdom so we can embrace our heritage to learn environmental balance and self-sustainability.
Our ancestors built it. Our future depends on it.
From the old stone walls to the verdant cliffs, the Kāne’ohe ahupua’a holds clues to a rich cultural and natural heritage. As educators in this inspiring place, we have opportunities to help students discover, embrace, and carry forward the practices that will help us—once again—live in harmony with the land and sea.
A `Ohe pau ka `ike I ka halau ho`okahi”
Not all knowledge is learned in one school.
From the old stone walls of the Waikalua Loko fishpond to the verdant walls of the magnificent pali, the Kāne’ohe ahupua’a holds clues to a rich cultural and natural heritage. As educators in this awe-inspiring place, we have opportunities to help students discover and embrace that heritage and carry forward the practices that will help us to live more in harmony with the land and sea today.
Our Waikalua Loko I’a is place where one can kilo, a`o, malama, and maha. This community classroom, is built on iwi of our kupuna, who have laid the foundation to our present future embracing 21st century knowledge.
Mahalo e na Kupuna!
