A taste of knowledge exchange
Miki‘ai Series is our newest iteration of kānaka knowledge publications, which include brown papers and miscellaneous publications as part of a continuing effort to create a community knowledge exchange. Prepared by Native Books in partnership with Nā Mea Hawaiʻi and Puʻuhonua Society, past publications include Flowers for Uluhaimalama: The Royal Garden of Queen Lili‘uokalani, Ho’omana’o: Remembering the Kauluwela Boys, and Oli Mahalo and E Iho Ana cards. Mikiʻai ma ka ʻōlelo means a finger-dip of poi, poetically referencing one getting a small taste or bite-sized piece of information on a topic. The small publications offer readers a little taste of Hawaiian culture, history, and practices. Abundant and ‘ono, we hope that Mikiʻai Series nourishes the mind and offers the spirit a sense of curiosity in learning more about this ‘āina. E ola mau ka Lāhui Hawaiʻi!
No. 01 | Flowers for uluhaimalama: The Royal flower Garden of Queen Lili‘uokalani
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No. 02 | Makahiki: The Season of Lono
The second issue of the Mikiʻai Series takes a look at Makahiki season, with a recollections, interactive social media, a coloring page, and a common oli makahiki.
Read more about the season of Lono by picking up a copy of Makahiki: The Season of Lono at Nā Mea Hawaiʻi or Native Books. Your purchase of Makahiki: The Season Lono supports the production of future publications in the series.
Puʻuhonua Society has also co-published Nā Ala Kūpuna o Kāʻū and The Healer’s Wound: A Queer Theirstory of Polynesia, with more publications planned.