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Beaver Valley Destination Stewardship is hosting an Aki Guardians Walk and Talk at Kolapore Wilderness Trails on Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The goal of the event is to “build relationships with each other, our community, our land and water, along with everything in our natural environment through outdoor experiences and shared storytelling,” Beaver Valley Destination Stewardship stated in an email.

“Our team of volunteers continues investing energy into building collaborative community engagement experiences. Our newest exploration seeks to bring Indigenous youth from Bagida’waad Alliance to share land-based…

A Puna nonprofit dedicated to helping men stay clean and sober through community service and mālama ‘āina (caring for the land) will hold its first Makahiki Cultural Festival in January, an event celebrating Hawaiian culture, community resilience and holistic wellness.

The event, hosted by the Men of Pa‘a (firm, solid, immovable), will take place during the Makahiki season, an ancient Hawaiian New Year festival that honors Lono, the Hawaiian god of fertility.

“At Men of Pa‘a, our mission is rooted in empowering our community through cultural revitalization and wellness initiatives,” said Iopa Maunakea, Executive Director of Men of Pa‘a. “The Men of Pa‘a Makahiki Cultural Festival embodies the essence of Makahiki, offering an opportunity for healing, learning,…