Recorded Nov 2022 The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with an intergenerational partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments.  Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, memory or inspiration. Please enjoy.  ..read more

Hui Mo‘olelo #29: Uncle William Garcia & Pualani Enos Dunn Recorded Dec 2023 The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with an intergenerational partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments.  Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, memory or inspiration. Please enjoy.  ..read more

Hui Mo‘olelo #30: Scott Fisher, Director of ʻĀina Stewardship at Hawai'i Land Trust & Kim Thayer of Mauna Kahalawai Watershed Partnership  Recorded Dec 29, 2023 in Wailuku, HI The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with a partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments.  Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is availab ..read more

Hui Mo‘olelo #28: Uncle “Gaby” Gouveia & Pualani Enos Dunn Recorded Dec 2023 The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with an intergenerational partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments.  Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, memory or inspiration. Please enjoy.  ..read more

Hui Mo‘olelo #26: Jeanette Nalani Kaauamo & Lopaka White Recorded Dec 8, 2023 in Wailuku, HI The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with an intergenerational partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments.  Here, Lopaka White of the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission talks story with one of his outrigger canoe paddling heroines, Jeanette Nalani Kaauamo ..read more

Hui Mo‘olelo #24: Kevin Gavagan and his daughter Kukui Gavagan Recorded Oct 30, 2023 in Wailuku, HI The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with an intergenerational partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments.  Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, memory or inspiration. Please enj ..read more

Hui Mo‘olelo #21: Jennifer Freeland & Haines Burt Freeland Recorded October 13, 2023 at the Bailey House Museum in Wailuku, HI The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with an intergenerational partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments.  Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, m ..read more

In June 2023, Maui artist Anthony Pfluke will perform a free set of original music inspired by the history, culture and sense of place of Kahoʻolawe and Wailuku, Maui. He has developed music and lyrics through community consultations, a 4-day volunteer access of the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve, and study of ‘Ōlelo No‘eau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings that will be shared during this free event. Here, Anthony speaks with Uncle Kevin Brown and his son Ikaika to gain inspiration and advice for his work. Learn more HERE.  ..read more

Recorded at Aunty's Oʻahu home on October 29, 2022, these extraordinary women met to record a 40-minute "Talk Story" session, with the goal of capturing an authentic moment of connection. This recording will become part of our Hui Mo'olelo collection from which artists base a proposed work of public art through our RFP (request for proposals) process. Learn more at smalltownbig.org/talk-story ..read more

Recorded at Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center on June 24, 2022, Anthony Pacheco and his father Henry Eskaran, Jr., Kamaʻāina of Lānaʻi, met to record a 40-minute "Talk Story" session, with the goal of capturing an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Lānaʻi sense of place. This recording will become part of a collection from which artists will base a proposed work of public art through the upcoming SMALL TOWN * BIG ART 2022 RFP (request for proposals). Learn more at smalltownbig.org/talk-story ..read more