Mālama ʻĀina translates to “to care for the land” in Hawaiian and embodies a deep reverence for the environment and a harmonious relationship between humans and nature. How do Hawaiians practice Mālama ʻĀina?

Aug 4, 2020 · Mālama is the Hawaiian word “to care for and protect.” You’ll commonly hear the word mālama associated with the phrase, “Mālama ka ‘aina,” meaning to take care of the land. Hawaiians, to this day, love, preserve, and protect the land.

Mālama ʻāina expresses our kuleana to care for the land and to properly manage the resources and gifts it provides. Aloha ʻāina expresses our love for this land and beyond that, our love of country – the sovereign nation stolen away but ever in our hearts.

From a Native Hawaiian worldview, ‘āina provides everything people need to survive, and people honor and nurture the land as a respected relative.

Two of our long-range malama`āina goals are: ~~ To restore the health of the natural environment and native ecosystems of the ahupuaa, and to involve our community in the stewardship, restoration, and management of the land and resources within the ahupua’a of Waipā.

Oct 11, 2023 · Malama 'Aina, which translates to "care for the land" in Hawaiian, embodies the spirit of land stewardship in Hawaii. The concept goes beyond a simple environmental ethic; it encompasses the deep cultural, social, and ecological connections that …

May 26, 2016 · We are all the stewards (caretakers) of the ‘āina (land) and it is our kuleana (responsibility) to mālama (protect and care for) it. What is mālama ‘āina and why is it important to the future of our native forests? Compare what you see in these photos.

Malama Aina: To take care of the land. Be inspired by how locals malama aina (care for the land) in Hawaii and learn how you, too, can form a deeper connection to nature, the people of Hawaii, and yourself.

The Mālama ‘Āina Project is dedicated to creating a thriving, sustainable community focused on community healing and ecological stewardship. The initial project is to secure land in Lahaina‘s foothills for reforestation, after which an infrastructure will be established to support sustainable farming, youth education and empowerment ...

Jun 3, 2011 · “Malama Da Aina — Take Care of the Land,” it reads. One look at the land all around it tells a different story. The two-mile dirt path that leads out to the point where Oahu’s North and West...