Hawaiʻi Museums Association (HMA) invites you to join us for our next conference on Maui and Molokai, October 19-20, 2024. The theme for this conference is From Moment to Movement. Over both days we will connect with cultural workers and community leaders as they share about the diversity, connectivity, and resiliency of Maui Nui.
Hope to see you on one or both days! Note: You will need to register separately for each day. Contact eric@hawaiimuseums.org for more details.
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October 19, 9 am - 6 pm: Sessions, dialogue, and networking at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Coffee, lunch, and reception included. Can't attend in person? Please join us online via Zoom.
Oct 19 Maui Arts & Cultural Center - Morgado Hall
8:00-9:00 Coffee
9:00-9:15 Welcome
9:15-10:00 Keynote by Ke'eaumoku and U‘ilani Kapu, Nā ‘Aikāne O Maui
10:00-10:10 Break
10:10-11:45 Lahaina post-fire panel
Stuart Ching, Holy Innocents Church (via Zoom)
Maya Hara, Lahaina Jodo Mission
Ke‘eaumoku and U‘ilani Kapu, Nā ‘Aikāne O Maui
Kalapana Kollars, Lahaina Restoration Foundation
Moderator: Kimberly Flook, Lahaina Restoration Foundation
11:45-12:45 Lunch
12:45-2:00 Fundraising panel
Lisa Chow, independent grant writer
Harmony Hallas, Lahaina Restoration Foundation
Theo Morrison, Lahaina Restoration Foundation
Moderator: Elizabeth Lenz-Hill, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
2:15-3:30 Historic home panel
Holly Buland, Sugar Museum
Kimberly Flook,Lahaina Restoration Foundation
Sissy Lake-Farm, Maui Historical Society
Nina Peláez, Merwin Conservancy
Moderator: Jonathan Clark, Maui Arts & Cultural Center
3:45-4:15 Group discussion
4:15-6:00 Gallery reception
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October 20, 10 am - 3 pm: Huaka'i to various sites on Molokai. Lunch and ground transportation included. Due to limited flight availability, please research flights prior to signing up; best to arrive at MKK airport by 9 am. Contact eric@hawaiimuseums.org for more details.
Oct 20 Molokai
9:45 Depart MKK airport
10:00-10:45 Maunaloa “Museum” visit
11:00-11:45 Molokai History Project
11:45-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:45 Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center
1:45-2:45 Pālā'au State Park (Kalaupapa overlook)
3:00 Return to MKK airport
