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Videos of Ahupua’a

Videos of Ahupua’a

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Our videos of ahupua’a explain the ancient system that once provided a million Hawaiians with abundant taro and fresh fish–both in short supply today. Progress sometimes means looking to the past for solutions.

He kehau ho`oma`ema`e ke aloha – Love is like a cleansing dew.

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“Ahupua’a”

“Ahupua’a and Hawaiian Engineering | ‘Our Kuleana’ Behind the Scenes” (3:50)

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“Ahupua’a Art Mural: Viewpoints Gallery Maui” (19:46)

Two people walk in a lush, green forest. The man in front wears a white shirt with a blue pattern, while the person behind wears yellow. Text on the image reads, O na mea huna noau—scenes reminiscent of videos of ahupuaa.

“Ahupua’a: Entering the Forest, E Ho Mai Chant” (1:37)

“Ahupua’a, Fishponds, and Lo’i” (1:11:57)

Two people stand in a lush, sunlit field, smiling as they harvest plants. Text over the image reads, and the land takes care of its people. The scene recalls videos of ahupuaa, highlighting harmony with nature.

“Ahupua’a: From Mauka (Mountains) to Makai (Ocean)” (1:01)

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“Ahupua’a (Hawaiian Land System)” (6:13)

Steep, green mountains covered with dense vegetation and jagged peaks under a partly cloudy sky, much like those seen in captivating videos of ahupuaa.

“Ahupua’a is a Hawaiian term for… “ (1:30)

A man in a blue patterned shirt gestures with one hand before lush green mountains and a blue sky, as RESTORING HAWAII appears in bold white letters above him, reminiscent of inspiring videos of ahupuaa.

“Ahupua’a: Native Hawaiians Taking Back Their Watersheds” (28:15)

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“Ahupua’a Part 2: Bio-Cultural Zones” (3:52)

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“Ala Wai Canal Flood Control: Ahupua’a System” (39:30)

“A Little History on the Ahupua’a of Kane’ohe” (1:48)

“Aloha ‘Aina and Sustainability” (22:32)

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“Aloha ‘Aina – Indigenous Life in Hawaii” (18:19)

“Aloha Authentic: Ancient Hawaiian Land District System” (2:11)

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“Aloha Authentic: The Ahupua’a System” (3:56)

A person in a red shirt leans over a blue plastic pool outdoors. Text on the image reads, OUR MAIN GOAL IS TO TAKE PLUGS OF OUR. Green trees and gravel are visible in the background, reminiscent of educational videos of ahupuaa.

“As We Work to Restore the Ka’amola Ahupua’a… “ (1:00)

A man with gray hair and a beard sits outdoors in front of vibrant orange and yellow foliage. He wears a pink patterned shirt. Text reads: Clifford J. Naeole, Cultural Advisor, Hawaiian Practitioner—sharing videos of the culture of Hawaii.

“Clifford Nae’ole on Ahupua’a” (7:34)

Three people sit on grass outdoors, preparing and peeling large roots and vegetables on green leaves, surrounded by lush greenery—reminiscent of scenes in videos of ahupuaa.

“Discovering the Ahupua’a Hawaii’s Ingenious Land System” (2:46)

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“George Clooney, The Descendants – Hollywood, an Ahupua’a, and Hawaiian Culture” (1:34)

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“Hawaii Education Series: Ahupua’a” (3:23)

A smiling person in an orange shirt and cap stands in a grassy field holding large leaves. Behind them is a blue truck and lush green mountains—capturing the spirit of Toyota Hawaii Stories Holoholo, Chapter 01: Roots and inspired by videos of ahupuaa.

“Holoholo With Mark Noguchi – Chap. 1: Roots” (13:21)

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“Honomanu Ahupua’a Update April 2020” (6:03)

A person wearing a patterned shirt and lei speaks outdoors near rocks and a large tree. Yellow subtitles read: “It will determine the different fish found below there,” in one of the videos of ahupuaa.

“Ho’omau: A Hawaiian Documentary” (8:20)

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“How to Learn Sustainability from Hawaii?” (3:50)

A man with wavy brown hair and a beard, wearing a dark blue shirt, sits outdoors in front of greenery. Text on the image reads, Geoff Lawton, Permaculture Designer & Educator—featured in videos of ahupuaa.

“Island Earth: Ahupua’a System” (2:25)

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“Journey to a New Earth (S01 E03): Before They Paved Paradise” (16:50)

“Kalaiku Wong – Ka Nohona Ahupua’a (Life in the Ahupua’a)” (1:35:39)

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“Kanoe Miller – Thursday July 14: The Ahupua’a of Ka’a’awa” (2:06)

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“Kauai’s Ahupua’a System – Land Use During the Hawaiian Kingdom” (6:37)

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“Kipuka Olowalu” (5:48)

A man in a red shirt stands in a grassy field with mountains behind him. Text on the image reads: Ahupuaa - Land Division extending from the uplands to the sea. Discover more through videos of ahupuaa.

“Learning the Differences, Importance of Ahupua’a, Moku” (3:58)

“Lecture Explores Waiohuli Ahupua’a | Maui Now”

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“Limahuli Garden and Preserve: Entering the Ahupua’a” (9:07)

An older man with white hair and a beard, wearing a red and white patterned shirt, sits outdoors in front of colorful foliage, smiling and gesturing as if sharing stories from videos of ahupuaa.

“Maui Nui Ahupua’a Featuring Clifford Nae’ole” (7:34)

A smiling woman with short curly gray hair wears a turquoise and black patterned top and a yellow beaded necklace. She is seated outdoors, where videos of ahupuaa might capture the sunny green grass and trees in the background.

“Maui Nui Ahupua’a Featuring Hokulani Holt” (6:38)

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“Maui Nui Ahupua’a Featuring Kui Gapero” (11:02)

A person in a yellow cap and red tank top bends over, gathering or pulling up a pile of green plants outdoors on a grassy field, reminiscent of scenes from videos of ahupuaa practices.

“Pigs, Potatoes, and Ulu Mau Puanui” (4:35)

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“Restoring Hawai’i – Teaser 1” (1:00)

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“Restoring Hawai’i – Teaser 2” (1:00)

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“Restoring Hawaii – Teaser 3” (1:00)

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“Restoring Hawaii – Teaser 5” (1:00)

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“Restoring Hawaii – Final Teaser” (1:00)

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“The Ahupua’a Mindset Will Save the World. Do You Agree?” (0:48)

A lush, green mountain range rises sharply along a coastline with turquoise ocean waters and sandy beaches—scenes reminiscent of videos of ahupuaa—while scattered clouds drift overhead under a bright sky.

“The Ahupua’a System of Ancient Hawai’i”

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“Waimea Valley Ahupua’a: Lessons on Hawaiian Culture and Traditions” (2:39)

Text reads “Pilot Project: Modernizing the Hawaiian Ahupuaʻa with Richard Ha.” Background shows a scenic river with lush greenery and mountains, evoking scenes from videos of ahupuaa; a small portrait of a smiling man appears in the corner.

“What a Modern-Day Ahupua’a Demo Project Will Look Like” (12:07)

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