A message from Jason Momoa on whaling in Iceland. Aquaman himself 🧜‍♂️, our partner, friend and great supporter of whales 🐋: Hello everybody, I’ve something very important I want to share, it’s happening right now in Iceland. This year, Iceland made a brave decision on June 2th to suspend whaling for the summer, based on animal welfare concerns. Whales were hunted with explosive harpoons, some suffering up to two hours before dying. Two thirds were female and a number were pregnant. The Icelandic government is now deciding whether they can extend the ban into September for the rest of the hunting season. I want to encourage Iceland to maintain the ban on whaling, and to end whaling for good. And I support the Icelandic people who are fighting for healthy oceans and for the whales. Lets celebrate these beautiful creatures and be on the right side of history. All my love, all my aloha. Whales matter. The ocean matters. Please help me. We dont need to be hunting whales. Please sign the petition in @herahilmar bio. And please write to @svandissvavarsdottir , Icelandic minister of food, agriculture and fisheries, and ask her to make the brave decision to stop it for good ✊ Aloha, J 🐋

Two weeks after the fires we see our people organizing, advocating, and showing the world the power of community. The loss is unimaginable and our hearts are heavy but we will always show up when our people and ‘āina are in need. Please continue to donate to families in need by clicking the link in our bio and make sure to follow @kakoo_haleakala for updates! Mahalo nui to everyone who has donated so far ✊🏽let’s continue to support and uplift Maui in this time of need. #mauihawaii #mauistrong #lahaina #lahainastrong #ainamomona #biden #hawaiinewsnow

Message on whaling in Iceland 🐋: We do not need whaling. So why do we whale? We do not need whaling. We do not live on whale meat. We do not need whaling. Our nation does not rely on this industry. We do not need to whaling. We need whales. Whales spread nutrition around the world’s oceans. Whales feed plankton the little organisms of the ocean and together all the living creatures of the ocean create half the oxygen on Earth. We need them. We need oxygen. We do not need whaling. We need living nature diverse nature that keeps us alive. Feeds us and nourishes. We do not need whaling. We need to live in unison with our nature our ecosystem and other living beings on this Earth. Future for our children. Sustainable jobs for our nation. Whales are worth more to us living than dead. Why can’t this moment be the moment where we decide to end whaling? @svandissvavarsdottir #stoppumhvalveidar #endumhvalveidar #savethewhales #stopwhaling #stopwhalinginiceland

I believe in community. I know it can be hard being islands apart, but let's just keep showing up anyway we can. It makes a difference. I Iove our ability to unite, even through tragedy. We won't take our eyes off of you, Lahaina. Distance is irrelevant when the ocean connects us all. ❤️ Mahalo @nakamakai @duanedesoto Edit by @jesseyonover

This week, wear red and post a video or image of yourself with any messages of hope you may have for us here in Lahaina using the hashtag #LahainaStrong. It has been incredible to see the outpouring of support that has come in. People all over the world donating clothes, supplies, voices, food, funds. The emergency responders fighting fires, those searching for remains, the volunteers running shelters and distribution. We will continue to need that support. There are many who feel helpless at this time, both here in Lahaina and elsewhere. Donations have been made, posts shared, and now there is no way to continue to help. There is. We humbly ask for a donation of solidarity and hope. A donation of aloha to our spirits here in Lahaina. #lahainastrong

Current Affairs show Te Ao with Moana covers two weeks since catastrophic fires that devastated the island of Maui. The death toll continues to rise with many more still unaccounted for - and few formally identified. As survivors pick through the pieces, there are so many questions: how did it start in the first place and how did it spread so quickly. At the epicentre was the historic town of Lāhainā where Kānaka Māoli are among the hardest hit. The devastation has brought ohana whānau together to defend their āina land against another threat. Reporter @terinakowhai with this coverage. The story aired first in Aotearoa, New Zealand on 21.08.2023 NZT with @teaowithmoana on @whakaatamaori “”””””””””””””””” Sending our aroha ♥️ and prayers 🙏🏾 to our whanaunga, cousins in Lāhainā on Maui. ✊🏽🌺 If you would like to donate directly to families affected from outside the U.S the best link is: https://www.memberplanet.com/campaign/cnhamembers/kakoomaui

WATCH NOW! LINK IN BIO Amid the devastating wildfires on Maui, Hawaiʻi bands together for “Maui Ola: A Benefit Concert for Maui.” Let’s make a difference and help our impacted communities. Tune in via livestream at mele.com, Facebook Live, and all local TV news stations. One-hundred percent of Maui Ola proceeds will be distributed directly to Maui communities through donation portals, including Maui United Way, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, Hawaiʻi People’s Fund, Ke Aliʻi Pauahi Foundation and Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement. Donate now! Call 808-841-9440 or visit mauiola.org. #MauiOla #MauiStrong #LahainaStrong #MauiHawaii #Lahaina

Repost : @j0nsant0s The haunting words of Sean Connelly at TEDxMaui 10 years ago. “Recovering the Technology of Paradise” Sean is the author of Hawai’i Futures, an online resource for sustainable urbanism in Hawai’i. Born and raised on O’ahu, Sean earned a B.A. in environmental urban design and a doctorate of architecture from UH Mānoa. He is a research collaborator at the Columbia University Laboratory for Architectural Broadcasting, a research unit devoted to developing new forms of communication in architecture and urbanism. Based in Honolulu and New York, Sean brings his knowledge of Hawaiian culture and ecology to the conversation to empower communities, restore ecosystems, and secure local abundance for future generations. (bio from Tedx 10 years ago) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEe9XKOj3Mw Dr. Sean Connelly (born 1984) is a Pacific Islander American artist born, residing, and working in Honolulu, Kona, Oʻahu. Sean’s multifaceted practice encompasses sculpture, installation, film, design, and cartography, frequently integrating experimental methodologies. Their work delves into the interplay with the built environment, intersecting oceanic intellect and futures in contemporary practice, spanning both tangible and theoretical domains. This exploration is informed by cultural, ecological, historical, material, water, food sovereignty, and land justice themes. #hawaii #tedx #maui #water #watershed #sustainabledesign #designemergency

It breaks my heart to share such sad news but I hope we all can help this family through their pain. They have been volunteering and serving their community in the aftermath of the fires even after losing their son Keyiro who would have turned 15 years old today. He was at home enjoying his last day of summer break while the rest of his family was working at their cleaning business. His family raced from work towards their home when they heard the news and were running towards the fire while everyone else was fleeing away. Rubber slippers melting on the hot ground, his mom Luz kicked hers off and ran barefoot. She managed to get past police barricades but was not able to get into their home that had been engulfed in the fire. They spent the next 2 days going to Honokowai beach park, a place Keyiro loved and also where he took his first steps as a baby, hoping he would turn up there. With the help of his classmates, they snuck back into the distruction zone to find their home burnt to rubble and discovered the remains of both Keyiro and their beloved family dog Dexter. 20 year-old Josue seen in this video, had to take his little brother's charred body to the police station. Mama Luz still goes to Honokowai beach park everyday. She will still be celebrating Keyiro's birthday today, in the midst of trying to plan a funeral. Please hold this family in your heart and prayers and if you see them, wrap them in love. The family also wants to remind people that they are one of hundreds of Lahaina families who share loss like this. The clickable link to donate directly to them is in my bio.

TRAVIS UPDATE. @thetravissnyder I’m home with my loves. Travis is fighting hard everyone please send your prayers and love we go in for his 3rd chemo then it’s transplant time coming soon. We are trying to fatten up this beautiful man get him ready for war. I want to ask if u can please swab your cheek be a hero and save a life. @bethematch @dkms_us still looking for our match Love u all. also. A big happy birthday to my lil spirit animal and fellow lion HANK happy 11th baby boy. Unko loves you All my aloha. Sorry I can’t be in hawaii tomorrow for Maui ola We are getting ready for this storm. Aloha j.

TUNE IN NOW - LINK IN BIO #WiwooleMaui #MauiStrong Donate here! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wiwoolemaui Mahalo for your support! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wiwoolemaui Give what you can $1 $5 $20! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wiwoolemaui Mahalo to Grand Wailea for hosting! Every item for this show was all donated! Mahalo! Where are you watching from? East Coast? West Coast? Japan? Comment below!

Nā ʻOhana o Lele Calls on Governor Green to Meet Three Demands for Lāhainā Recovery Lāhainā, Maui. August 18, 2023 – Nā ʻOhana o Lele, a coalition of community members in Lāhainā, today called on Governor Josh Green to meet three demands for the recovery of the community. The demands are: Give our Lāhainā community time to grieve. The fire occurred only 10 days ago, and many people are still in shock and mourning. The governor should not rush to rebuild the community without first giving people time to heal, especially without including the community itself in the planning. Put the community first in any planning process for rebuilding Lāhainā. The governor should work with the community to develop a plan that meets the needs of the people. Fast-tracked development cannot come at the cost of community control. Amend the Emergency Proclamation to ensure that Chapter 92 Sunshine Law remains in full force. This law guarantees the public’s right to know about government decision-making and the discussions and information used in that process. The governor should ensure that all decisions about the rebuilding of Lāhainā are made in the open and with full participation of the Lāhainā community. “Our diverse Lāhainā community stands together, strong and resilient,” said Keʻeaumoku Kapu, a spokesperson for Nā ʻOhana o Lele. “But we need time to heal and to come together. We also need to be involved in the planning process for rebuilding our community. We ask that the governor meet our demands and work with us to create a better future for Lāhainā. Come talk to us.” Nā ʻOhana o Lele is a coalition of community members who have been taking action on many fronts to care for their beloved ʻohana, friends, and community. The coalition includes residents who have the support of a wide array of individuals, organizations, and institutions. For more, follow @kakoo_haleakala & @lahaina_ohana_venmo. #KeepLahainaInLahainaHands #MauiStrong #LahainaStrong #MauiOla