Mai Ka Piko Mai, A Ho`i: Return to Kanaloa

2010 55mMovie

Documentary

In the 1970's, the Native Hawaiian Cultural Renaissance lead a burgeoning sovereignty movement with two simultaneous, distinct, efforts, the stopping of the bombing of Kaho`olawe & revival of ancient Hawaiian seafaring navigator skills. Modern Hawaiian seafarers, joining Early Warriors of Hokule`a, come to Kaho`olawe with three voyaging canoes., joining legendart Master Navigator, Mau Pialug. Through the process of retelling the stories, the groups reconnect facing painful divides from formative years of Native Hawaiian Cultural Renaissance. The coming together and healing of these two groups is symbolized through the joint dedication of a voyaging platform at Kealaikahiki, thereby recognizing and rededicating Kaho`olawe as a sacred navigational center. The historic homecoming, the stories, and the events in this documentary capture a significant chapter in the rebirth of Kaho`olawe and the restoration of Hawaiian culture.