Kaieie Foundation

The words to this `ölelo no`eau or ancient Hawaiian proverb translates to
say, "Profound is the nature of `Äina`ike.” It references a person who is
respected for the depth of his or her knowledge. There is a play on words,
`eli`eli (profound and deep) and `Äina`ike (“Land of knowledge”). Another
cultural perspective is to understand that the intellect of the Hawaiian people
is deeply rooted in the antiquity of the land itself. `Äina`ike is also a wahi
pana - a special and storied place that is located in the district of Kona here
on Kaua`i. Today, Kona is more commonly referred to as the Waimea district.

It is the basis of this `ölelo no`eau that motivates our vision that perpetuating
the essence of Hawaiian culture is to integrate it back into the lifestyle of the
native peoples of these islands.

The Ka`ie`ie Foundation is a native Hawaiian non-profit organization whose
purpose is to perpetuate customary practices and art forms of Hawai`i through
cultural education opportunities. It directly provides support for Hawaiian
programs, study and research initiatives of the Kaua`i Heritage Center
and Hälau Palaihiwa Kaipuwai.

Keepers of Ancestral Inspired Education – an Institute for cultural Excellence

A Native Hawaiian Non-Profit Organization Supporting the Perpetuation
of Customary Practices and Art Forms through Cultural Education Opportunities.

Ka`ie`ie Foundation
4-941 Kühiö Highway
Kapa`a, Kaua`i, Hawai`i96746

Telephone: 808.346.7574
WWW.KAIEIE.ORG

`Eli`eli külana o `Äina`ike...

Ka`ie`ie Foundation

Exciting News!!!

Eastern Band of Cherokee
invite Kumu Hula,
Këhaulani Kekua and
Hälau Palaihiwa O
Kaipuwai to perform at

2008
FESTIVAL OF NATIVE
PEOPLES

Cherokee, North Carolina
July 17, 18 & 19

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