Native Hawaiians (also known as Indigenous Hawaiians, Kānaka Maoli, Aboriginal Hawaiians, or simply Hawaiians; Hawaiian: kānaka, kānaka ʻōiwi, Kānaka Maoli, and Hawaiʻi maoli) are the Indigenous Polynesian people of the Hawaiian Islands.

Hawaiian religion has birthed many central Hawaiian values, including respect for the 'aina (land), which stems from an emphasis on respect for Lono, the God of the land. Religion has also directed the response to volcanic eruptions and lava flows.

Jan 9, 2015 · Native Hawaiians Are Asian. It sounds silly and untrue when you put it like that, but yes, I hear this myth all the time: PERSON I JUST MET: “So where did you move from?” ME: “I moved here from Hawaii. I used to teach there.” PERSON I JUST MET: “Oh! I didn’t know you were Hawaiian!” ME: “I’m not. I’m Chinese.”

About Hawaiian People. Many merely think of Hawai'i as the 50th state of the United States—a place where the weather is sunny all year long and there are hula dancers, beaches, luaus, surfers, and TV shows featuring women in bikinis, white sand shorelines, and waterfall backdrops.

Hawaii is ethnically diverse. Almost each Hawaiian has a multi-ethnic background. This makes it tricky to spot a true Hawaiian. Hawaii, also known as the Big Island, is one of the most sought-after travel destinations for people across the globe.

Jan 15, 2025 · Hawaiian, any of the aboriginal people of Hawaii, descendants of Polynesians who migrated to Hawaii in two waves: the first from the Marquesas Islands, probably about ad 400; the second from Tahiti in the 9th or 10th century.

Native Hawaiian culture is grounded in traditional values and principles that are based on ancestral relationships between people and places. The koholā is part of this immense cultural heritage found within oral histories, storied place names, and material culture.

Mar 8, 2023 · Learn about aspects of Hawaiian heritage and culture below. To learn about history of Hawai'i, visit the Hawaiian History page. Knowledge celestial navigation, ocean currents, and bird life are key to Hawaiian culture. Learn more about the role of growing and eating food in Native Hawaiian culture.

Feb 18, 2021 · Superb voyagers, Polynesians from the Marquesas Islands were the first to settle Hawaiʻi. Estimated dates of arrival vary widely, ranging from 1700 to 800 years ago. However, the most recent carbon-dating estimates place arrival and …

Mar 22, 2012 · This chapter attempts to increase awareness and understanding of Na Kānaka Maoli (the indigenous people of Hawai'i). First, there is a brief historical overview of Hawai'i and the impact of sociopolitical changes from past to present.