Volunteer on Maui: Inside the Valley Where Ancient Hawaii Still Thrives with Maui Cultural Lands
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English - November 22, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsPlaces & Travel Society & Culture History hawaii maui kauai oahu honolulu waikiki travel destination paradise tropical Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Ekolu Lindsey, leader of Maui Cultural Lands, joins the show! We talk story about the origin of this organization founded by his father to protect native Hawaiian cultural resources. The conversation explores the history and significance of Honokowai Valley, Ekolu's unique perspective on concepts like kupono and aloha, the complex dynamics of tourism reopening in Maui, and his recommendations for how visitors can engage respectfully and give back.
What we discuss with Ekolu Lindsey:
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
Maui Cultural Lands websiteBlog post: Thanksgiving in HawaiiBlog post: 9 Unique Ways to Volunteer on Kauai👉 Full show notes and resources can be found here.
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