Moʻolelo Monday
On the first Monday of the month a traditional or modern moʻolelo depicting the culture, values, language or traditions of Hawaiʻi, will be shared through a virtual platform. These mo‘olelo promote literacy within the classroom and home, and encourage ʻohana to read and learn together. Moʻolelo are shared by staff and guest storytellers.
MOʻOKALALEO
In the 1820’s, Kauikeaouli, Kamehameha III was the catalyst for the rise of literacy in Hawaiʻi. He stated, “ ʻO Koʻu Aupuni, he Aupuni palapala koʻu. My kingdom shall be a kingdom of literacy”. Within our moʻokalaleo, we share a literacy component that extends our moʻolelo journey.
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Kāne and Kanaloa
Directed by Kanaloa, Kāne raised his mighty ʻōʻō and brought it down into solid rock. From that spot, water gushed forth into the valley, giving it life. The akua celebrated together with a drink made from the root of ʻawa mixed with the sweet water they had brought to this ʻāina.He ui, he nīnau–
E ui aku ana au ʻiā ʻoe
Aia i hea ka wai a Kāne?
Aia i ka hikina a ka lā
Puka i Haʻehaʻe,
Aia i laila ka wai a Kāne.
A query, a question–
I put to you,
Where is the water of Kāne?
At the Eastern Gate
Where the sun comes in at Haʻehaʻe,
There is the water of Kāne.
Moʻo ʻŌlelo
Weekly, a Mo‘o ‘Ōlelo, a succession of Hawaiian words or phrases will be shared. The mana‘o behind each word or phrase relates to the mo‘olelo being presented. This component will enhance cultural awareness and knowledge through Hawaiian language.
Aia ʻelua kau ma Hawaiʻi — Kau wela a me Hoʻoilo.
There are two seasons in Hawaiʻi — Summer and Winter. Kane and Kanaloa are associated with the changing of the seasons and are represented by the Solstices: Ke Ala Polohiwa a Kāne: the Black and Shining path of Kane — the Summer Solstice.
Ke Ala Polohiwa a Kanaloa: the Glistening Path of Kanaloa — the Winter Solstice
ʻO wai la ʻo Kanaloa? Who is Kanaloa?
Kanaloaʻs red foot prints can be found in the heavens.
Ke alanui maʻawe ʻula a Kanaloa is a poetic reference to the western sky where the sun sets.
ʻO wai la ʻo Kāne? Who is Kāne?
ʻŌlelo Noeʻau # 2861
ʻUʻina pōhaku a Kāne
The stone of Kāne rolled with a rumble.
Said of thunder
ʻO wai la ʻo Kāne? Who is Kāne?
ʻŌlelo Noeʻau # 1316
Ka honua nui a Kāne i hōʻinana a ʻahu kīnohinohi
The great earth animated and adorned by Kāne.
Kāne is associated with the forces of nature that brings forth and sustains human life. There are many forms, or kino lau, that Kāne embodies, e.g. fresh water, sunlight, and rainbows.
