Empowering Hawaiian Identity, Honoring Kuleana (Responsibilities), Reconnecting to Roots
Join us in building a vibrant community for Hawaiians in the diaspora. Together, we celebrate our heritage, honor our shared kuleana, and create pathways to reconnect with Hawai‘i and each other.
Our Mission: Empowering the Hawaiian Diaspora
Our goal is to empower and connect Native Hawaiians in the diaspora by creating inclusive spaces, delivering culturally rooted programs, and offering accessible tools and resources that support mental well-being, heritage reclamation, and collective healing. Through virtual and physical gatherings, educational initiatives, and community collaboration, Hawaiian Diaspora validates each person’s journey, honoring diverse paths shaped by generations, education, economic needs, and the aspiration to reconnect with Hawai’i.
Together, we strengthen a resilient Hawaiian diaspora community united by heritage, belonging, and forging pathways home.
Pele's Journey: A Virtual Storytelling of Migration and Belonging With a Diaspora Perspective
Experience 'Pele’s Journey,' our inaugural event that celebrates the stories of migration and belonging from a Hawaiian diaspora perspective. Revisit this powerful moment of connection and culture, and share your own story to continue building our collective narrative.
Relive the storytelling of our first event below.
Share Your Journey with Our Community
Your experiences matter to us. Contribute to our research by sharing your unique story and help us strengthen our community's connection.
Support Our Mission
Help us bridge connections for the Hawaiian diaspora! Your donation will fund a Zoom Webinar license, enabling us to host virtual gatherings for up to 500 participants, and support quarterly speaker fees in 2025. These sessions create spaces for connection, cultural learning, and shared stories within the Hawaiian diaspora.