Ka Haku Hulu - The Featherworker

Overview

• Produced by: Nā Maka o ka ʻĀina
• Hosted by: John Dominis Holt
• Focuses on native Hawaiian birds and their feathers.

Key Elements

Featured Artists and Craftspeople

• Ipo Nihipali: Artwork featuring endangered and extinct birds.
• Dennis Kanae Keawe: Creates a feather cape.
• Mary Lou Kekuewa: Demonstrates the construction of Kahili.
• Sarah Kawailima: Sews a lei hulu.
• Mililani Allen's Hālau: Performs a hula telling the story of the ʻōʻō bird.

Bird Focus

• Hawaiian endangered and extinct birds.
• The ʻōʻō bird is particularly highlighted for its beautiful yellow feathers.

Cultural and Educational Impact

• The program aims to reestablish the Native Hawaiian worldview.
• Encourages cultural preservation through art and storytelling.

Production Details

• Produced and Directed by: Puhipau and Joan Lander
• Available for purchase to support digital archiving projects.

About ʻŌiwi TV

• Mission: Leverage media to impact and create experiences for Hawaiians and the wider world.
• Content Focus: Hawaiian language, culture, and perspective.
• Platforms: Digital and cable.

Community Engagement

• Invites viewers to "Share Your Story" to contribute to ongoing cultural narratives.

Additional Information

• Partnerships: Includes Aha Pūnana Leo, Polynesian Voyaging Society, and Kamehameha Schools.
• Call to Action: Encourages participation in a survey to guide storytelling and preserve Hawaiian knowledge.

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