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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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