Our History
Originally Founded by Aunty Lily Ha`anio Kong as "Ka Ohana O Na Kupuna O Kona" a non-profit with 5 board members.
Their Mission:
Put God First
Protect Kupuna
Protect cultural sites
Preserve all shoreline and fishing grounds
We accept our kuleana to continue her work.
Our Mission
To continue the work of Lily Namakaokaia Ha’anio Kong and her mother Mary Ahlo Ha’anio who advocated for Native Hawaiian Cultural preservation, restoration and responsible stewardship of the land and sea.
Our Goals
Provide a dedicated space for Native cultural practices encouraging Pilina of Kupa ‘Āina to their Kupuna and ‘Āina.
Education of Native Hawaiian values and Practices and protocol.
Education programs for Keiki, Kupuna, and visitors.
Responsible stewardship of Aina.
Establish Hawaiian cultural activities and educational programs that support the ongoing efforts of the organization.
Document the History of Keauhou and the Ohana of this Wahi Pana.
Support respectful positive relationships between tenants of Keauhou.
Our Values
Native Hawaiian Values, Traditions, and Practices (Hoe wa`a, Hula, Lawai’a)
Sustainable land and sea Stewardship
Native Hawaiian plants and Agriculture practices
Our Objectives
Encourage the restoration of Keauhou pre-development, springs, ponds, heiau, native plants, and sea life.
Share the History of Keauhou and its cultural significance.
Ensuring proper cultural practice in Keauhou.
Perpetuate the stories of Keauhou pre-development, and how the families of Keauhou once lived and worked.
Provide a space for Kupa ‘Āina and guests to enjoy the bay as their ancestors once did and cultivate Pilina to the‘Āina.