Kanaka Waiwai.
The people of great knowledge and wealth.
“He aupuni palapala ko’u”. Mine shall be a kingdom of knowledge.
These words, uttered by King Kamehameha the Third, remind us of our mission: to restore the abundance of the Hawaiian people.
Our Purpose
Kanaka Waiwai is built on connection. By exposing Hawaii high school students to positive, young adult role models who were once in similar positions, we prepare students for academic success and build their character.