Aloha Aina - Indigenous Life in Hawaii
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Published 2021-11-26
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All Comments (21)
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Remember that he said “what makes Hawai’i Hawai’i is the people. You can’t have Hawai’i without Hawaiians.” Because that’s the true underlying moral of the video, and message so many Hawaiians constantly try to express.
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When he said “ …because even though this is my home, I will always be a guest here…” That was deep, man. Not everyone has that mentality when they travel. I love your videos by the way!
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Imagine we had a world where almost 90 percent of humans interacted as peacefully and respectfully as everyone in this video came about to be. Loved this wholesome vibe. Very well made video. Thank you.
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Men like these. Culture, community, language, practices, and philosophies like these. This is our way forward as a human family. I thank you deeply for this video. Much love.
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Mahalo for centering Native Hawaiian people and values/worldview in a story about Hawai’i. So few haole ever even take the time to notice.
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Sending love from the bottom of the pacific, Aotearoa - New Zealand 🇳🇿 to our Hawaiian 🌺 cousins Arohanui
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This is beautiful man. I grew up on Oahu and my family is still there, but one thing I've struggled with is since I moved away I never really felt like I belonged anywhere or at least was never in a place that I saw myself being in for a long while. I always wondered where the world would take me and it had been a decade since I'd been back home. This Christmas, I went back home. I had almost forgotten not only what it looked like, but what the people were like. And, finally for the first time since, I had felt... at home. I had finally found once again the place that I belong. My auntie had told me "The world is going to take you all over and I am proud of what you're doing on the mainland, but you will come back. You will find your way home, it's in your blood." This battle I had with myself is finally over, and while right now I still cannot return forever. I will one day, and it's nice to know that. It's nice to know that there is a place where unlike no other I am accepted and I feel accepted to be who I am and not have to pretend and feel guilty. I'm half white so it always felt wrong to claim to be Hawaiian even though I am because people didn't believe me. But, I have nothing to prove to others, I know where I belong now. Thanks for sharing, beautiful film.
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ʻāina is our kupuna. aloha ʻāina, take care of those who have taken care of you. Give back to those who provide for you. It is a neverending sign of respect and love.
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That's what is missing in our lives today. Everyones' face stuck to a screen. Disconnected. Lonely with no connection. Thanks for the insight into the way life should be.
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Amazing storytelling and cinematography, it's a beautiful piece of art. I greatly enjoy how you bring awareness to this and other communities. Can't wait till the next one!
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Talofa lava, Captain Potter. I am American Samoan on my own journey to discover my cultural identity. Born, raised and currently residing in Alaska, I only recently began to actively connect with my Alaska Native indigenous elders who’ve been sharing century old stories of how my Polynesian ancestors are connected to many of the Alaska Native cultures here. Having been born outside and away from my culture, I have been fighting hard to get back to it. Thank you for sharing this. Alaska has many indigenous communities here that are still subsistence living if you’re ever interested in visiting! Fa'afetai!
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8:44 made me tear up as a Salish person. That was powerful and perfect explanation.
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What a lesson of humanity… for humanity. The essentials of our lives: Earth, Well Being, Kindness, Arts & Beauty, Family, Spirituality, it was all captured through all of your presences who made this celebratory hommage on Hawaiian culture and roots possible and shareable. Thank you, from France, where I feel that the land I walk on resonates with yours.. through the wind, the sea and the sun that shines upon us all. Thank you Sam for reminding me of my essentials, no matter what.
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Wow man this felt like I was watching Nat Geo!!
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You can really tell that he was raised right. As a Hawaiian, I'm proud to see such beautiful, respectful representation here.
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I am from Northen Europe and this made me smile so much. I loved that they haven't lost their roots, how they give food to elderly and the nature is so beautiful. Also never had seen foods like this and wished I could sit like this and share food. Great series, thank you!
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For me the most powerful sense of leadership in this video was watching the coach let his students teach Potter. That to me is a sign of effective leadership because now his practices live in his students.
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Thought I was watching a Netflix documentary for a sec. Beautiful people and culture. Thanks for sharing your experiences with the world. I wish we would all cherish the Earth, respect one another, and have gratitude this deep. Something meaningful to pass on to the future gens.
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The song the kids were singing was “When I’m Gone” by kids from Chuuk.” The artists live in island of Guam🤙🏻🇬🇺
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The day I’ve arrived in Hawaii… the welcoming atmosphere made me feel like I was home. They were welcoming me with open arms. They taught me Hawaiian ways. I truly appreciate the Hawaiian people and as a haole (Filipino-American). I would love to come back and give back to the Hawaiian people. As a thank you for allowing me into your beautiful kingdom and would love to learn more about the Hawaiian culture. So, I can spread it among my family. This documentary was truly emotional and can’t wait for the future episodes.