A 3-part seminar using the oli Haʻa Hāloa (by Lanakila Mangauil) to learn about our ancestor Hāloa and remembering where (and who) we come from.
AUG 26-28 2025
6-7p HST / ONLINE
Tuesday, August 26
6:00–7:00pm HST
We begin with grounding and intention, then get to know Haʻa Hāloa, an original oli composed by Lanakila Mangauil. In this session, we’ll learn about the story behind the chant— when and why it was created. You’ll get insight into Lanakila’s process and purpose as a composer and cultural practitioner. This session lays the foundation for understanding oli not just as performance, but as a way to reclaim voice, connection, and ancestral memory.
Wednesday, August 27
6:00–7:00pm HST
Now that we’ve met Hāloa through the chant, we’ll break it down line by line. This is where we dissect the oli’s language, kaona, and structure to uncover the ʻike it carries. What are the key themes? What relationships are being named? How does this chant invite us to see ourselves within it? We’ll pair this exploration with guided vocal practice, focusing on pronunciation, rhythm, and flow. This session is all about building understanding and confidence—from the meaning to the sound.
Thursday, August 28
6:00–7:00pm HST
In our final session, we explore how Haʻa Hāloa can live beyond the classroom. We’ll discuss how this oli can function as grounding, offering, or daily reconnection—whether spoken aloud, whispered, or held in memory. Together, we’ll reflect on the role of oli in our personal and collective lives, and consider how carrying this chant can shift the way we move through the world as descendants of Hāloa. This session centers the oli not just as a piece to learn, but as a living practice to return to.