Hui Mo‘olelo
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Podcast Overview
<p>Hui Moʻolelo: Intergenerational Talk-Story from the Heart of Maui</p> <p>Hui Moʻolelo ("gathering of stories") preserves the living history and sense of place of distinct sites throughout Maui County. Through annual cohort trainings and authentic, intergenerational talk-story sessions, we gather narratives that define our community’s identity.</p> <p>The collection serves as the creative catalyst for local public art installations, each rooted in the wisdom of Mary Kawena Pukui’s ‘Ōlelo No‘eau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings. A collaborative program of the County of Maui and Maui Public Art Corps, our recordings are preserved for future generations in the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.</p> <p>Join us at the intersection of heritage and creativity—where every story becomes a landmark.</p>
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Publishing Since
1/12/2026
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March 23, 2026
Gracie Delos Reyes & Kaliko Storer of Lahaina
This recording is part of Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina, our 2025–2026 gathering of richly detailed talk-story recordings created to inform future public artwork, support collective healing, and provide trusted, community-informed guidance for the Lahaina Memorial Project. This mo‘olelo explores the life and community contributions of Gracie Delos Reyes, a Texas native who found her permanent home and ancestral-style roots in Lahaina after arriving as a "free spirit" twenty-two years ago. The narrative traces her evolution from a newcomer sleeping on the beach to becoming an integral part of the multigenerational Delos Reyes ohana, emphasizing how the local paddling culture and the mentorship of elders provided her with a sense of identity and belonging. A significant portion of the dialogue focuses on the Kiaulu Initiative, a grassroots reforestation project led by Gracie and her husband to create environmental fire breaks while reclaiming the "thriving ecosystem" that existed before plantation-era land use.
March 23, 2026
Namea Hoshino & Kaliko Storer of Lahaina
This recording is part of Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina, our 2025–2026 gathering of richly detailed talk-story recordings created to inform future public artwork, support collective healing, and provide trusted, community-informed guidance for the Lahaina Memorial Project. Here, Namea Hoshino reflects on his deep genealogical roots and upbringing in the heart of Lahaina. He describes a childhood defined by a landlocked family parcel hidden behind commercial buildings, where navigating through parking lots and sensing the natural rhythms of the ocean and church bells created a unique sense of place. The conversation transitions from personal nostalgia to Hoshino’s professional commitment to Hawaiian cultural restoration, specifically his expertise in traditional kalo (taro) cultivation and his efforts to verify and preserve ancestral plant varieties. Hoshino advocates for a future centered on agricultural self-sufficiency and reforestation rather than a dependency on tourism, emphasizing the responsibility to pass down indigenous knowledge and a strong work ethic to the next generation.
March 1, 2026
Eddie Pamat & Kaliko Storer of Lahaina
This recording is part of Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina, our 2025–2026 gathering of richly detailed talk-story recordings created to inform future public artwork, support collective healing, and provide trusted, community-informed guidance for the Lahaina Memorial Project. Through a nostalgic lens, Eddie Pamat describes a childhood defined by communal values, hard labor in agricultural fields, and the distinctive sensory details of old Maui, such as the scent of plumeria and the sight of sugar cane ash. The conversation maps the cultural geography of the region, documenting vanished landmarks like Nagasako Supermarket and local hangouts while emphasizing the deeply rooted connections between families. The mo‘olelo serves as a testament to resilience, expressing a profound desire to see displaced families return so that the social fabric and unique charm of Lahaina can be restored.
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- What is Hui Mo‘olelo?
<p>Hui Moʻolelo: Intergenerational Talk-Story from the Heart of Maui</p> <p>Hui Moʻolelo ("gathering of stories") preserves the living history and sense of place of distinct sites throughout Maui County. Through annual cohort trainings and authentic, intergenerational talk-story sessions, we gather narratives that define our community’s identity.</p> <p>The collection serves as the creative catalyst for local public art installations, each rooted in the wisdom of Mary Kawena Pukui’s ‘Ōlelo No‘eau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings. A collaborative program of the County of Maui and Maui Public Art Corps, our recordings are preserved for future generations in the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.</p> <p>Join us at the intersection of heritage and creativity—where every story becomes a landmark.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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