In order to create impact, and in this case, the revitalization of the Hawaiian language as a living language in Hawaiʻi, students of the Pūnana Leo and Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu are groomed to become change agents. Upon graduation and throughout the various professional spaces that these individuals enter, these language advocates are finding ways to influence and inspire the use of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi beyond the new-normal domain of education. Tune in to this He ʻŌlelo Ola 2021 "Creating Change Agents" panel discussion with graduates of Ke Kula ʻo Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu who are creating positive changes and adding value to their work environment with small shifts of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi awareness and usage.

About He ʻŌlelo Ola

He ʻŌlelo Ola, also known as the "Hilo Field Study" of the International Conference on Language Documentation and Conservation (ICLDC) has been held biannually since 2009 in association with ICLDC. ICLDC is traditionally held on the campus of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on Oʻahu Island, while He ʻŌlelo Ola is held in a consortium of programs coordinated through the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island.

In 2021 during the COVID 19 pandemic, He ʻŌlelo Ola and ICLDC were held virtually. He ʻŌlelo Ola 2021 was recorded and we here make that recording available for viewing through Mokuola Honua Center for indigenous Language Excellence. The contents of this recording represent the consortium of entities working together in Hawaiian language revitalization as of March 2021. The consortium is continually growing and adding features and future He ʻŌlelo Ola will include new information and initiatives.

Explore mokuolahonua.com for further information on the Hawaiian language revitalization consortium efforts in Hilo, and to contact He ʻŌlelo Ola organizers.