Name: "Engage with the Crew of the Polynesian Voyaging Society"
Start: 2025-01-31T13:00:00-1000
End: 2025-01-31T14:00:00-1000

E komo mai!

Welcome to the 2025 Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area Summit! We are thrilled to host the 8th Annual KKP CA Summit at Keaʻau High School Campus, where we’ll come together to inspire, learn, and grow as a collective body.

This year, we are honored to announce our keynote speaker, Nainoa Thompson, Master Navigator and President of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Nainoa is a true embodiment of achieving excellence with intention, leading the way for the Hōkūleʻa crew as they prepare for the transformative Moananuiākea Voyage—a bold, four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific.

In addition to Nainoa’s powerful address, we’re excited to offer a variety of breakout sessions featuring dynamic speakers and topics from national, state, and local community agencies, as well as our own Complex Area and school educators. Together, we’ll explore innovative ideas and actionable strategies to support our students, schools, and communities.
Let’s make this summit a time of connection, growth, and shared purpose as we continue to thrive together. Mohala I ka wai ka maka o ka pua - Flowers thrive where there is water, as thriving people are found where living conditions are good. #KKPCA_Thrives

Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST

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Connect with the crew members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Learn about the Moananuiākea voyage and how the traditional Polynesian voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will continue their circumnavigation of the Pacific to ignite a movement to inspire millions of "planetary navigators" to ensure a better future for the earth.

Speakers

Nainoa Thompson

Explorer, Environmentalist, Master Navigator, Cultural Revivalist, Educator, Storyteller, Polynesian Voyaging Society

Nainoa Thompson has led the rediscovery and revival of the ancient Polynesian art ofnavigation. Through his voyaging, teaching, and engagement, he has opened a global,multi-generational dialogue on the importance of sustaining ocean resources andmaritime heritage. Nainoa has dedicated... Read More →

Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
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Afternoon, Supportive Systems and Environments

Audience Everyone!

2025 KKP Complex Area Summit

Nainoa Thompson

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