Poni Mana'o

Many of us are driven to create change and impact people and communities. But how do we go about doing it in a meaningful and successful way? Miwa Tamanaha of Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo shares her mana’o on allyship and grassroots network building. For Miwa, collective change begins with personal connection. Her keiki Kili and Noa also join us this episode and add some fun to the conversation. Resources shared in this episode: - Kahea, the Hawaiian Environmental Alliance: http://www.kahea.org/ - E Alu Pu network: http://kuahawaii.org/e-alu-pu/ - The Limu Hui: http://kuahawaii.org/limu-hui/ - Hui Malama Loko I’a: http://kuahawaii.org/huimalamalokoia/ - Community Based Subsistence Fishing Area in Kipahulu, Maui: https://kipahulu.org/whatwedo/malamaikekai/cbsfa/ - Building True Allies: Nikki Silvestry at TEDxManhattan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o_qCjAS_2Y - Kulana No’i Sea grant: http://seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu/kulana-noii/ - “Connecting to Change the World” by Peter Plastrik, Madeleine Taylor and John Cleveland: https://www.amazon.com/Connecting-Change-World-Harnessing-Networks/dp/1610915321 - Mana Lahui Kanaka by Kamana’o Crabbe, Kealoha Fox and Holly Kilinahe Coleman: https://www.oha.org/mana - Kīhoʻihoʻi Kānāwai: http://nomaunakea.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/2/2/102246944/kanahele_kihoihoi_kanawai_final.pdf - Na Kuaaina by Davianna McGregor: http://kuahawaii.org/articles/na-kuaaina/

Community organizer and Wai'anae resident James Pakele discusses the systematic obstacles houseless families and individuals face in Hawai'i. James also shares the inspiring and regenerative approach to lowering the cost of living at Pu'uhonua o Wai'anae. Resources mentioned during this episode: * Pu'uhonua o Wai'anae:https://www.facebook.com/puuhonuaowaianae/ * To learn more about Aunty Twinkle, leader of Pu'uhonua o Wai'anae: https://bit.ly/2G25Zzd * Governor Ige's meeting with leaders of Pu'uhonua o Wai'anae: https://bit.ly/2UA4Zfj * Pu'uhonua o Wai'anae Press Conference on Feb. 14, 2018: https://bit.ly/2D1j8bi * Funding to build a permanent Pu'uhonua o Wai'anae: https://bit.ly/2Uqsg43 * Bumpy Kanahele's village in Waimanalo: https://bumpykanahele.com/ * To support Pu'uhonua o Wai'anae visit: https://www.alohaliveshere.org/

Ian Musson, Programme Director of Kōkiri, an Aotearoa based Maori startup incubator, and Lee Timutimu, founder of Arataki trails, discuss what it means to be an indigenous innovator, the role of entrepreneurship in changing communities, and the indigenous innovation ecosystem in Aotearoa. Resources mentioned during this episode: * Kōkiri Business Accelerator, founded by Ian Musson: http://kokiri.biz/ * Arataki Cultural Trails, founded by Lee Timutimu: http://arataki.co/ * The Whale Rider - based in Whangara, Ian's home: http://www.whaleriderthemovie.co.nz/ * Ko Maui Hangarau, an entrepreneur speaker series hosted by Arataki Cultural Trails: https://groundswellfestival.nz/ko-maui-hangarau/ * Te Reo Wainene o Tua, collective Māori storytelling programme: http://trwot.org.nz/ * Overview of Treaty Settlements between Māori Iwi and the NZ Crown government: https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/research-papers/document/00PlibC5191/historical-treaty-settlements * The Quadruple Bottom Line in business: https://www.seechangemagazine.com/?p=772

In this episode of Poni Manaʻo, we are joined by Matt Chun, the founder and CEO of Eats. Matt shares the story behind Eats and his quest to create a more transparent and accessible food system. Matt and Kalei also talk story about the future of indigenous entrepreneurship and his audacious and impact driven approach to changing his community for the better. Resources mentioned in this episode: * Eats Hawaii, founded by Matt Chun: https://tryeats.com/ * Daniel Anthony and his work at Mana ʻAi: https://manaai.com/ * Paul Izak and Kelly Stern, founders of Yogarden Hawaii: http://www.yogardenhawaii.com/about.html#/ * Tesla's mission: https://www.tesla.com/about * DrukRide, Bhutan's ride sharing company founded by Jigme Rinzin: https://www.drukride.com/Home/view_about * Subscribe to Eats Hawaii's mailing list at: https://tryeats.com/

What does indigenous wealth look like in the 21st century? In Part 2 of “Regenerating Kilo,” Kiana shares her manaʻo on measuring waiwai, or wealth, in indigenous innovation. Kalei and Kiana also continue their conversation about Innovative Iʻa Kilo’s work incorporating machine learning and kilo. Poni Mana’o celebrates and shares the stories, experiences, and knowledge of indigenous innovators and thought leaders at the forefront of culture, technology, sustainability, and social entrepreneurship. Resources mentioned in this episode: * Science Cultural Dance Series, "#BOSSdancefriends": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnCazvpP_kDRyVRzYWStQcA * Follow Lab Hui o Frank Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/labhuiofrank/ * World Indigenous Business Forum: http://wibf.ca/ * Mikaela Jadeʻs company, Indigtal: https://www.indigital.net.au/ * Digital Native Academy: https://digitalnatives.org.nz/

Dr. Kiana Frank is a biology professor with a passion to better understand the connectivity of land and sea through mo'olelo and Hawaiian technologies. In this episode, Kalei and Kiana talk story about her passion for microbial biology as well as the value and practice behind kilo that led her to win the 2017 Purple Prize! Stay tuned for Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Frank in the next Poni Mana'o episode. Poni Mana'o celebrates and shares the stories, experiences, and knowledge of indigenous innovators and thought leaders at the forefront of culture, technology, sustainability, and social entrepreneurship. Resources mentioned in this episode: * Kiana's work at the Pacific Biosciences Research Center: https://www.labhuiofrank.com/ * From 17:44 - 20:44, Kiana explains the practice of kilo.

The Purple Prize team–Kelsey, Donavan, Olin, Kamu and Alec–join us in our debut episode. We talk story about the origins of the Purple Maiʻa Foundation and the Purple Prize as well indigenous innovation ecosystem in Hawaiʻi. Poni Mana’o celebrates and shares the stories, experiences, and knowledge of indigenous innovators and thought leaders at the forefront of culture, technology, sustainability, and social entrepreneurship. Resources mentioned during this episode: * Learn more about the 2019 Purple Prize at https://purpleprize.com/ * The Purple Maiʻa Foundation: https://purplemaia.org/ * Kanu Hawaiʻi: https://www.kanuhawaii.org/ * Shifted Energy: https://www.shiftedenergy.com/ * Maʻo Organic Farms: https://www.maoorganicfarms.org/ * The XPRIZE: https://www.xprize.org/ * Zen Hackathon: https://qz.com/453875/why-a-762-year-old-japanese-temple-was-the-perfect-setting-for-a-hackathon/ * Hōkūleʻa World Wide Voyage: http://www.hokulea.com/ * Controversial "Hula" STD app: http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/25453861/controversial-hula-std-app-to-change-name/ * Local 5 Hospitality Union Strike: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/11/27/breaking-news/hotel-union-reach-agreement-vote-set-today/ * Native Stories Podcast: https://nativestories.org/podcasts/ * Machine Learning fish speciation technology, Innovative Iʻa Kilo: Listen to the Regenerating Kilo episodes to learn more * Subscribe to the Purple Prize Newsletter: https://purpleprize.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=63ce991dfeb574106e71d5e89&id=28c2624681