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Native America Calling: Celebrating the legacy of Edith Kanakaʻole
Monday, April 11, 2022
Celebrating the legacy of Edith Kanakaʻole
Edith Kanaka’ole (Kanaka Maoli) was an acclaimed composer, chanter, hula dancer and educator.
Her work in Hawaiian cultural and language revitalization helped strengthen Indigenous Hawaiian culture, science, identity and sovereignty. Her image will be featured on U.S. quarter coins in 2023.
Native America Calling will take this hour to learn more about the legacy of “Aunty” Edith Kanaka’ole.
Guests on Native America Calling
Nalani Garmon (Kanaka Maoli); grandchild and vice president of the Edith Kanaka’ole Foundation
Kaui Kanaka’ole (Kanaka Maoli); granddaughter and executive director of ala Kukui

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