Planning for Survival

What would you take on a 30 day open sea voyage? What would you need to settle an uninhabited island? Provisioning an ocean-going canoe is a staggering undertaking. It requires not only the canoe builders and sailors, but the whole kaiaulu (community). During early colonization voyages Polynesians carried food and water for the long trip, as well as meakanu (cultigens) and holoholona (animals) for the new home.

As Hawai`iloa was being built, other community loea (experts) were busy researching related traditions, arts, and technologies. Some relearned, modified, and expanded ancient skills. Others explored ceremonial and spiritual aspects of voyaging for their relevance to today's world.

Learn more about these activities in the back gallery.

Resources for the Future
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