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—William Drake Westervelt

Cheryse Julitta Kauikeolani Sana

Many wondered if it was mere coincidence that the evening’s events included a compulsory chant for the wahine which spoke of Hina and the gourd calabash in which she captured three windstorms

Kīpuka: Finding Refuge in Times of Change politics giving hugsBamboo Ridge has been known for stories and poems that harken back to hanabada days. But what do local stories look like in a period of unprecedented economic stress, in the face of an uncertain future due to climate change, during social and political unrest, and a pandemic? Kpuka: Finding Refuge in Times of Change is a collection of poetry and prose that explores the challenges of growing up and living in contemporary Hawaii. This special issue