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Cultural orientation helps cohort fellows understand the historical and current context of Hawaii, allowing them to build stronger personal relationships and connect more deeply with Hawaii.
Programming includes:
- NaHHA on Hawaiian values/culture
- Glenn Furuya on Leadership Island Style
- Prof. Okamura on Local Identity, Ethnic Inequalities, & Overdependence on Tourism
- Bishop Museum
Testimonials
“I really enjoyed the Leadership Island Style sessions. I felt like the speaker hit everything in regards to Hawaii being in a unique position of instilling Eastern, Western, and Polynesian cultures, and the comparison between circular and linear people.”
— Weon Weian
“The session with Dr. Okamura sparked good conversation and helped me verbalize and find allies in some of the things I’ve been feeling since moving back to Hawaii.”
— Amanda Ishikawa
“Bishop Museum was amazing and very educational. The (Re)Generation exhibit was my favorite because I have never seen a museum or institution hold themselves accountable for past actions before. I also loved how intertwined the museum is to Hawaii’s modern day culture which makes it feel more relevant and essential.”
— Lennifer Wu
A Look Into Cultural Orientation
Weon Weian takes a closer look at Bishop Museum.
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