Living Like A Hawaiian 🌺

A deep immersive journey into the heart of the Hawaiian islands. Through the stewards of 'aina, Kanaka Maoli.
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Why "Living Like A.."?:
Living Like A Hawaiian is a project that is directly inspired by Living Like a Palauan, a 28 minute cultural project diving into the people of Palau and their beloved culture. And this was inspired by Living Like A Tonga, a project named such due to the conversation with my host, "What do you want Anthony?" "I want to live like you, I want to Live Like A Tongan".
Living Like A Hawaiian is a deeper more expansive voyage into Kanaka Maoli in two parts, Part one showing the beautiful rich culture and heritage of Kanaka Maoli. And Part two, the devastation consequences of development, colonization, and over tourism that has had devastating effects on Native Hawaiians.
This is and was a very difficult and very emotional project to weave together. From both a technical and creator standpoint to a heart breaking standpoint of how painful the narratives and visuals are. Making this project had me cry, break down, and nearly give up because of the mental hurt it was to build. But it is here, alive, and published for the world to see what the real Hawaii looks like. What aloha aina really means and for the world to trully see what is HAWAII, through the lens and narrative directly from the source: Kanaka Maoli
Gratitude & Acknowledgement:
Just want to take the time to show my utmost gratitude to everyone involved in this project. Be it the Kanaka I interviewed, those who donated footage, to those who guided me in showing accurate cultural knowledge, translation help, to those who donated to this self funded initiative. I am grateful to all of you. But especially grateful to my Kumu and Shannon Kamaehuahunui for allowing me to come into this world as the 1% in paving the way for this curious voyager for the bigger picture that is "One Ocean, One People", and respectful travel in cultural spaces.

[@cynthiaantone991]

I am Hawaiian and was adopted by a military husband and wife. Fortunately my adopted mother wanted me to know my culture. Today I’m 76 years old. My Parents were transferred to the mainland when I was 4 years old. I am Hawaiian. I was able to send my grandchildren to University of Hawaii, Manoa. Last year my first great grand child was brought to Hawaii to be baptized, as. I was, in a local church. I hope my family will never forget their heritage, learn all they can and remember that we all are family and to hold dear the islands, the rivers and oceans. Please May we become sovereign one day.

[@aperezvoyages]

Love to see your efforts to at least provide that opportunity for your young generation 🫶🏽

[@donoberloh]

🤙🏽

[@cognitivedissonancecamp6326]

I'm just a mainland American who has never visited Hawaii because I know I will be ripped to shreds by seeing the vapid western lifestyle be lived in such a heaven on earth. May the indigenous people gain all their islands back and kick the navy out along with all those who came seeking surfing and coconuts, ignorant that everything was stolen at gun point.

[@futuresoccerstar9340]

Facts!!!

[@BrendaLynn.]

The way you captured & narrated Hawaii is mind blowing. Don’t give this up cause One day, the KZbin algorithm will catch on & your channel will be lit! Mahalo! 🌺🌋

[@aperezvoyages]

It’s a slow and steady process but I’m embracing the journey! Not for fame, but for the betterment of all! #aloha 💚🥰 mahalo for the support and looking forward to expanding across oceania

[@ozragland3455]

Its noteworthy that Anthony is not "working the algorithm," he's creating great content for us to discover.

[@BrendaLynn.]

@@ozragland3455 Thank you for sharing & I agree - his passion for the land & its people just resonates. I feel that the more people it reaches, the more awareness is spread. I wasn’t talking about KZbin money or fame… but a global awareness. A connection. A resurrection of culture.

[@ozragland3455]

@@BrendaLynn. I love your words... may everyone help it spread.

[@aperezvoyages]

I appreciate you both for the aloha and support ☺️

[@charliekealoha]

Brah... This one hurts. I've been on the continent for 10 years now. I have truly seen my island home change and I don't see it for the better. Then aunty said, "How you help us fight if you leave?" That well and truly broke me. I left because I just couldn't afford to be kanaka in Hawaii. What I went to school for isn't paid enough for me to survive comfortably there. So what am I supposed to do now? The plan was always to make my money and then go home and help my family. Everyday though, things get harder. People are getting harder. If I could, I would go work a lo'i if it meant that could still afford to. The Western world has affected so many of us. Wants and needs are hard to fight against when all we need is a proper ecosystem to live in. Recently someone mentioned to me that, "Hawaiians on the mainland are sometimes more Hawaiian than the ones still at home." The belief that, we took with us the Hawaii we remember and spread that culture to those we know and love. On the other side of it, we have our kanaka trying to maintain what once was and becoming much more angry about it in the process. What are we supposed to do though? We all can't just go home. We all can't just kick the Haole people out. If we remove ourselves from America, who's going to fight against the next set of invaders to our strategic land? Besides financially, the only other benefit American sees in Hawaii is it's strategic position in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. I hate the truth but the truth is there. So I'm here torn and conflicted with this whole thing. So congrats, you did something beautiful and broke my heart but I'm not mad at you about it. I'm mad at myself for not knowing what the next day brings for my soul. 🤙

[@ozragland3455]

"Everyday though, things get harder. People are getting harder. " I'm inspired by Anthony leaning into the creation of this work despite his own personal difficulties. I discovered him recently and was amazed by how small his channel was given the qualities of his work. I signed up to his Patreon without realizing that I was essentially his first contributor. Since then, I've been leaning into his content, learning from him. I guess I want to respond to the idea of things getting harder and people getting harder. Not all of us are getting harder, some of us are getting softer and gentler. But then, I'm 66 and had a good career and a stable life that involved years of retirement savings. I live with people who are struggling and lean into figuring out ways that we can be together in a good way.

[@ozragland3455]

"Wants and needs are hard to fight against when all we need is a proper ecosystem to live in. " - for me, I helped to found an intentional community near Seattle. I choose to help create a proper ecosystem to live in - one where people choose to share their lives and help each other in countless ways. This created a better life for my family in the midst of a world that constantly pushes wants and needs that are just not what I wanted or needed.

[@ozragland3455]

"I hate the truth but the truth is there. So I'm here torn and conflicted with this whole thing. " Yes, but do remember that there are lots of truths and the truths that we focus our attention on determine how we live our lives.

[@ozragland3455]

"I'm mad at myself for not knowing what the next day brings for my soul. " I share this madness. I'm frustrated that I've not done more than what I've done with my life. But in this frustration comes some clarity. Right now, I'm just grateful about what Anthony's work has reminded me about my capacity to change.

[@aperezvoyages]

Aloha no kaua! Firstly i mahalo you for sharing your mo’olelo and mana’o on , well everything. It’s so much easier said than done to just up and go back. Hence why I put diaspora because their journey is harder as they aren’t “Hawaiian enough” and still gotta find the way to survive and connect to the islands. So many have left because the socioeconomic conditions are god awful. I mean just to be in Hawai’i, live, to meet all of these Hawaiians was like death. I worked three jobs not including content creation for this and felt like I was dying. I can’t imagine being KANAKA and having two choices. Stay and fight, or go. So I truly under why kanaka leave because it becomes too unbearable. While my project wasn’t a means to FIX anything as I alone can’t do that. I hope it’s raised awareness for all non kanaka, to realize see the consequences of simply going! Sending tons of alofas from American Samoa as I traverse oceania for more stories!

[@ozragland3455]

I join with those who support Anthony as he spreads respect and care for the people of Oceania.

[@aperezvoyages]

So much aloha and appreciation as always for your deep rooted support for this! You know especially how complex this has been! 🙇🏻

[@OperationHawaiiana]

this is an amazing documentary. you have opened up a huge array of knowledge to the world as someone not originally from hawai'i. mahalo for that. also, I am 15 and have studied my history since last march. took lots of notes from this and this was set to be released on my birthday which makes it so much better. mahalo again and shootz@@aperezvoyages

[@Lukejb2Butterworth]

Oceania is the South Pacific not Hawaii which in the north pacific

[@OperationHawaiiana]

@@Lukejb2Butterworth oceania is all Oceans of the pacific as well as those of the indian ocean

[@raytheshiva]

This is the most beautifully edited, miraculously paced, authentically passionately motivated, raw educational video on Hawaii, I’ve ever watched on this platform!!! This video deserves an award!! I am fortunate and blessed to be voyager along for the journey! Thank you so much, Anthony!! 🙏🏽

[@raytheshiva]

@jasonmamoa Watch this video!!! 🙏🏽

[@ozragland3455]

What I'm finding most impactful is that I need to learn more about the contents of the video to actually appreciate how good this really is. You need to know more about what is said here. While it's great by itself, it's deeper value is revealed if you dig into the topics raised.

[@aperezvoyages]

I as a non Hawaiian made this to not HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS or SOLVE any problems, but to raise awareness through these stories to dig deeper for more understanding. If I did that, i succeeded! Mahalo nui Oz

[@aperezvoyages]

As always I appreciate your deep wholehearted support for my work. You’ve seen just how complex it is and you’ve always pulled through to life me up on those downs! I appreciate you brother

[@ozragland3455]

@@aperezvoyages "raise awareness through these stories to dig deeper for more understanding." You certainly kicked me in the butt. Mahalo

[@brittajacobson2523]

Everyone; especially the persons involved with Lahaina NEED to watch this. The abandoned plantation fields were growing unattended with invasive species. The abandoned irrigation ditches overflow with Maui red dirt into the ocean killing the reef and All in it. Cars cars cars . This Video is very well done. Mahalo .

[@brittajacobson2523]

Something happened with the Akaka Bill ;

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo nui for sharing! This is slowly reaching ALL eyes!💙

[@rondakapule9691]

If you live/lived there...u know. My heart breaks for friends and ohana there.

[@PlainFlawa]

Aloha and mahalo Anthony for this beautiful video on the kanaka. As a proud Melanesian, I pray that my beautiful brothers and sisters will one day get their land back. I particularly love the segment on language. Please do this for all the islands you tour. God be with you.

[@aperezvoyages]

It’s inevitable but still a disasterous reality for so many Hawaiians . I’m just glad I could play a roll in sharing their stories 🥹 looking forward to meeting you on this trip 🫂 #oneoceanonepeople

[@wh5604]

This was an awesome documentary. Love it braddah. Keep up the work to spread the word of how Hawaii’s history needs to be brought to the forefront for the next generation of keiki here in the islands.

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo nui braddah! Ike as portrayed is everything , especially for the keiki to “keep this line going” appreciate the aloha and support for brining this together 🫂✊🏽

[@russp7490]

Mahalo for sharing this documentary n taking the time to learn about our people n culture n how we are facing the different times that we have been living in, past, present, n our feature. Mahalo Braddah 🤙 🤙 🤙

[@aperezvoyages]

Anything for kanaka/the lahui! Whove taken so much time and trust in me to share their stories and struggles 🫂

[@ThePowerofFORNura]

I was so deeply touched and moved by this film. I was going to write something in the comments sooner (I watched it yesterday) but could not. That's because it deserves a well thought out response. I found you in a very serendipitous, albeit round about, way. I am subscribed to Peter Santinello's podcast. He's in the midst of a 7-part series on Hawaii. In this most recent on that came out yesterday (5/25/24), he spent a lot of time with Elijah. KZbin's algorithm's sent me Hawaii podcasts after that. That is how I found yours. I really appreciate all that I learned about the history of Hawaii. And, the languages. Sound has energy and vibration. It just sounds soothing to hear it, even though I don't know it. It was wonderful to hear everyones' stories. I love how you didn't just gloss over them with quick sound bytes. You explored each person more deeply. Your own responses to everything were also deeply moving to me. I was awestruck afterwards and felt the impact of your film for a quite a while. I am so glad you created this gem. Thank you for offering it to us all. I am not Hawaiian and have only visited once. However, I felt this story to my core. If I ever go back to Hawaii, I will carry all of this in my heart. Thank you again so much.

[@BrianSJoe21]

Just saw this. One of the best films, documentary, show, I've seen in Hawaii.. respect....

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo nui for taking the time to watch the real Hawai’i 🫵🏽🌺

[@elijahmalama4255]

Mahalo❤ Perez. My family from Kauai Kekaha if you ever like go I take you my grandpa brother is the king of na pali coast “Patty Boy Malama”. We all sat down and watched this and really respect what you have done to show what our culture is about.

[@aperezvoyages]

A major blessing Hawaiian! Was one beautiful journey 🫶🏽🌺

[@TubeTorte]

Have to limit myself when it comes to Hawaii content as it's so heartbreaking to face what white men have done to every native culture they encountered and conquered and the lands they stole & polluted. Part of my past and my soul belongs to Hawaii and will forever. Have considered going back, but like those in this video, I can't afford to live there. I last returned 35 years ago and it was very difficult & emotional for me. Not sure if I could handle it again. Thank you for giving the local Hawaiians respect. It's amazing after so many years of disrespect they can even tolerate looking at haoles. I wish them a kinder future.

[@aperezvoyages]

Kanaka deserve some form of a breather and a platform to share their voice that’s been suppressed for too damn long ! Mahalo for the support! Please share away, to spread the word and truth

[@cecilecorpuz5735]

Mahalo from Holland, very moving piece, I think every body, mostly tourist who are visiting the islands needs to watch this video, the last several times I visited there, it really pissed me off watching visitors disrespecting the the islands and it's culture, my parents who were born on the islands always told us when visiting the islands always be respectful to the islands, it's people and it's culture, if not then Tutu will twist our ears off. Once again Mahalo from Holland.

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo nui for sharing your mana’o and understandings of the hewa that continues to go on in the islands ! Appreciate your aloha and support! Alofa atu from American samoa

[@ninonperretgentil235]

Als het je lukt, probeer eens de Ned. Antillen te bezoeken; praktisch dezelfde historie en ' gevoelens ' qua taal en cultuur en ook jegens de ' nieuwelingen '. Evenzo mooie eilanden !

[@meileent]

Thank you for uniting the people of Oceania 🤲🏾

[@ozragland3455]

I'm curious about what existing resources unite the people of Oceania across the many miles and diverse interests...

[@meileent]

@@ozragland3455 there is a book I read it’s called Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson. It’s mostly covering Polynesia but still sheds light on the similarities across Oceania

[@aperezvoyages]

As I told my host here in American Samoa. Something I’ve noticed is that, rooting into one’s culture is a major key in staying out of trouble or into bs (drugs, violence, etc)

[@shellicastro]

OSCAR!!! This was Amazing. The details and insights from Native Hawaiians. US is about Power and Greed, not actually for the people. And you shed a true light, on true purity!!!

[@aperezvoyages]

You’re the bessssst😘

[@BMahinalaniM808]

So uʻi made me cry ❤🙏

[@aperezvoyages]

🥺🫶🏽🫂 it’s a heavy one to take it! But I’m all about truth 🌺

[@ia808]

Incredible work! Hard not to tear up as a kanaka watching this. Mahalo Palala

[@aperezvoyages]

I know it was a mixed barrel of emotions! Mahalo nui for all your aloha support and blessed you were able to be a part of this journey palala! Hope to catch up with you an Shanz when I get back in island

[@ozragland3455]

I teared up. That recurring image of his hand on the earth. OMG

[@tiffanysd925]

Most of this info I already knew upon my visit to Maui and throughout my own research over the years but even still I couldn’t help by cry at the end. This is overdue and yet so powerful and inspires new revolutionary motivation, it brings old history of the ancestors and connects to the present and future generations. I pray that the kanaka get their land back and that their culture thrives for generations to come. Blessing to you and all the stories you shed light on. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ozragland3455]

"and inspires new revolutionary motivation" - yes, it helps me see that which is wrong. I feel complicit having consumed Hawaii as a tourist a few times. I'm determined that my next visit will be generative and a contribution rather than just consuming the false narrative of America's playground.

[@aperezvoyages]

This is exactly the intention of this project and I hope to deliver as the algorithm carries this out to sea for the world to see the real Hawai’i

[@richardkaleo9061]

Mahalo nui to whom made this video you are so so right I travel an worked travel the islands much love an respect to those put hands a knowledge in this video

[@aperezvoyages]

That would be me brother! ☺️ this was a lot of hard work , mostly hard on the heart of realities portrayed! But the greatest blessing to be amongst kanaka maoli

[@phatemauai9942]

Thank you so much for capturing and truly showing the beauty of my culture, there’s so many misconceptions of us who we are as people WE ARE ALIVE AND WE ARE HAWAIIAN⛰️❤️❤️

[@aperezvoyages]

“We are alive” felt the mana in that! 😮‍💨🫂 mahalo nui and glad you enjoyed my documentary

[@joevip76]

Looking forward with anticipation 😮

[@aperezvoyages]

Cant wait to share with story brother!

[@kalaniconn4637]

Thank you for sharing that was amazing ! 🤙🏼

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo nui for watching Hawai’i through the source

[@manuelmach86]

I have no words to express how immensely precious this is…..thank you for the time and effort put.

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo for the aloha and support 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@claudiagarciacabrera-prant6251]

Aloha🌺 and Mahalo for your soulful capture of our islands. I see you 😊

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo nui tita 🫶🏽🫵🏽🌺

[@Gayle45]

Absolutely the BEST exploration of Hawaii and the aina I’ve ever seen. Having lived there 2001-2003 And visiting and having studied to become aware of the history my heart has been touched by this heartfelt and heartbreaking presentation

[@aperezvoyages]

I’m glad you taken the time to educate and soak in all the knowledge that you had in your own time. To where watching this was better understood! Mahalo nui Gayle

[@rondakapule9691]

I would like to know more about you personally, A. Perez. You look local, a mixed breed of sorts😂 hapa this hapa that but your English isn't broken at all, and I cannot detect the slightest rise and fall of an island dialect. (I can usually tell having spent almost 40 yrs. in HI.) I don't expect a response but I'm very interested in your personal background (family/origins etc) why Oceana, why the Pacific region?. R u genetically connected or just spiritually drawn? Very much curious. Because YOU Sir, HAVE NAILED IT. YOU HAVE COME THE CLOSEST TO BEING HAWAIIAN with out being Hawaiian AND CAPTURING HAWAIIANNESS THAT I'VE EVER SEEN. I WISH I COULD DISTRIBUTE THIS FILM EVERYWHERE. Folks need to know!!!!. I am in awe of your work. Great Job!!

[@aperezvoyages]

Aloha nui Ronda! Love this comment and mahalo you for taking the time to ask questions and express all the beautiful words you have for the work I’ve done in this project. To be brief I’m originally from New York area with Puerto Rican and Dominican heritage. My love for oceania began when I first visited Hawai’i in 2017. But especially so when i travel Aotearoa to Tonga, Fiji Tuvalu, Kiribati in 2018. And 2022 to Palau where I noted the beautiful similarities across the vast pacific. I guess it’s a spiritual connect and a cultural connection, especially so as a Hispanic. But my time with kanaka was very personal because I got grounded with them through covid which got me into hula , opening the door to everything else. And by the time the pacific reopened, I was Hawaiian by heart full of kanaka values that are now carrying me around oceania with those values. That’s the best way I can summarize me and my time with kanaka beyond this film and hope it all makes sense. Please, any word out and sharing of this film will mot only support the awareness and truth for kanaka. But helps support my Oceania initiatives with One Ocean, One People🫶🏽

[@Paparoxx]

I agree 💯!! I lived Notth Shore Oahu & programmed an AM radio station. I got very into Hawaii & the sovereignty movement. After a lot of military back lash for my advocacy for the return of Kokoholawe to the Hawaiian people! But clean it up and put in infrastructure. Then get the hell out of the way. Very long story short, I was beaten by two Military type white guys, one evening as I came out the back door of the radio station. Followed by the owner calling me in for backlash from advertisers. I went to Corpus Christi. Moved back to Oahu 1990 to 2001. I love Hawaiian people and their islands. I pray to return to say " Aloha" when I left I thot I'd be back in one year.... life and money. I feel those tears... I know that heart pain.... you are now and always will be kamahina. You'll go back. I have to in order to get my heart & body in the same place. Excellent work from an old radio man.🤙🏼✌️🙏🏻

[@perrijoseph738]

Thank you this touched my heart and I stand with you

[@mauimon1]

Incredibly moving piece, deep and spiritual, extremely powerful message. I loved it #bestever

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo nui uncle 🌺🌱

[@aubreyshangrilatravels]

This is absolutely beautiful ❤ thank you for speaking out and telling the story of Hawaii 🙏🏽 creating awareness ❤

[@aperezvoyages]

Anything for kanaka 🌺🙏🏼🫂

[@fjblaster]

Speechless. Thank you my brother. One Ocean One People.

[@aperezvoyages]

Yesssss! You got it 🥰🌊

[@ladytiedi]

So well done…makes me cry but mahalo for also showing the strength and resiliency of the people there

[@aperezvoyages]

The lahui stand strong despite being small and numbers 🌺🙏🏼 mahalo nui for supporting my work🌺

[@winonaalo8127]

My heart was deeply touched as I had the opportunity to watch this documentary. I am kanaka maoli and am so wanting to go back home to my aina. One day I will do that. Mahalo nui loa

[@aperezvoyages]

One day you will! The calling will grow stronger and stronger! Mahalo nui 🌺

[@AbsoluteRangatira]

Love your māhī bro, I'm a Māori and my ❤ is broken looking at how our brothers and sisters are being disrespected 😢 This has been one of the most informative things I have ever watched! Scotty Morrisons - Origins brought me here ❤

[@aperezvoyages]

Thank you for supporting the initiative brother

[@kendawg8085]

Just watched it mahalo for this brought me to tears awesome work and worth sharing to others

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo for the aloha and support braddah! 🌱🌺

[@naturalwaves2004]

I love Aloha my love for Hawaii is in my heart for ever! I am Taino and now Hawaiian with all my ❤

[@theremnant2967]

Through out history of the human race, from all the tribes of man, from beginning to the end, there are those who stood up to tyranny without fear, even at the cost of their own lives, they laid down their lives for others to survive, for those futures intended, made choices amended, the great Creator filling their hearts with a powerful song ascended. Legends and stories handed down through the ages of all tribes through holy men, scribes, and sages. Those words, actions, writings, thoughts, and deeds were prepared on the path by the Creator for those in need, his love for all his Creation is in us, for we are his most promising hopeful seed. The Remnant January 26th 2022

[@micronesianmermaid]

Sulang/Thank you so much for sharing our stories in the pacific and shedding light on these real issues brought after colonization. Your work is so important. Much love

[@aperezvoyages]

You already know it’s a beautiful blessing ! From belau to Hawai’i nei! I appreicate you! See you along the way 🙏🏼

[@hielievelyn]

AWESOME! THANK U FOR SHARING....

[@aperezvoyages]

Thank you🫶🏽

[@MrJearley6]

Thank you for this video. I am over here on the mainland Los Angeles, California. I just left the big island of Hawaii to check check on my property or should I say home in the part called HPP. One day I will move to the big island of Hawaii because everyone is so nice over there and I would say nice to me. I’ve never had any trouble over there with any of the locals everybody is so nice compared to the people in the mainland everybody over here and I’m not saying everybody but a lot of people are a bunch of assholes and all the reckless toxic behaviors over on the mainland so the sad part is I’m back at home here in Los Angeles and I cannot wait to get the hell out of here again which will be soon. I love Hawaii and I will say thank you for this video. Thank you. I hope this makes sense because I’m talking into my phone and have a lot to say but only can put so much in the comment section. Thank you, Mahalo.

[@Missy-xr4fs]

Felt this one deep. Would love to see this taught in every US state. Thank you

[@aperezvoyages]

Same man 🙏🏼

[@pc808]

Our ‘Ohana just finished watching! This was so well done! Can’t wait to share it with everyone!

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo nui for the support! I’m glad you enjoyed and I’m hoping the rest of the ohana will enjoy too 🫶🏽🌱🌺

[@meileent]

Hawaii chose you to speak for the kanaka 🤲🏾🫶🏾

[@aperezvoyages]

Hawai’i chose me to share through them and give them and kupuna a voice! #kuleana 🫂 mesulang my dear awesome friend 🇵🇼

[@TheRickman1250]

Great documentary piece! Mahalo Nui Loa Anthony for understanding and living the Hawaiian culture to include ōlelo Hawai’i I really felt your tears you have a big heart and soul! Again Mahalo from all the Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart “ʻIKE AKU, ʻIKE MAI, KŌKUA AKU, KŌKUA MAI, PELA IHO LA KA NOHANA ʻOHANA “

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo nui Uncle for taking the time to support via supers and to take the time to share your aloha after viewing my documentary! Kanaka have an integral special place in this voyagers heart, but I know you saw and felt that 🥹🌺

[@FredaSmith-t7l]

My absolute favourite channel on KZbin. Thanks so much for sharing your passion

[@aperezvoyages]

Ahhh I’m so humbled! Thank you! 🫂

[@KingDrakoTyrell]

Can’t wait!

[@aperezvoyages]

Excited!!!

[@kanakasofoahu7454]

As a proud kanaka I want to thank you from the bottom of my pu’uwai for what I consider the best documentary on and about my ancestors,the present people,language and most importantly our way of life…. I wish nothing but the best for you in life and may ke akua bless you abundantly 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo nui for all the aloha and support for the work put into this. It wasn’t easy but was one of the greatest blessing 💙 alofa atu from Tutuila

[@Blackspyda24]

May God be with you. Very good.💪

[@marcielynn4886]

I live on the big island. Even the Hawaiians don't live like Hawaiians.

[@aperezvoyages]

You’re the second Big Island resident that has made such a bold statement as such within this timespan of sharing the this kanaka documentary.

[@alicetelford9027]

Too many mainland haoles on the Big Isle. I used to live in Hawi. Couldn’t wait to get back to Oahu’s North Shore. Kama’aina since 1970 here. 🤙🏽

[@mattbradley408]

@@alicetelford9027How is living on Oahu? I hope to become a marine biologist in Hawaii, I’m assuming the relevant jobs will be on Oahu.

[@fijilanguagetutor]

I listen to the heartache of my kanaka Maoli family and I just can’t stop tears streaming down my face 😢😢😢😢😢😢…. Stay strong keep your proud heads high 💯🔥🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@alexismarquez9846]

Mahalo nui loa e Anthony Perez. EA KA LAHUI O HAWAI‘I NEI!

[@aperezvoyages]

✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱

[@robmoote1508]

This is a very powerful documentary.

1:35:40 the face of the kanaka and all others worldwide who don't look kanaka. 1:20:32 Sovereignty of Hawaiians. reclaiming. clinton, a letter of apology. 1:22:00 sovereignty is government (Kate Trask). 1:23:20 recovery, rehabilitating the land rehabilitates the people. 1:24:04 many different paths to same goal, reclaiming sovereignty. Lahui kanaka.1:29:31 language is the bloodline. Golf course owners will dirt to keep that land. 1:33:34

[@LeeEllis-dt5wt]

So beautiful. How you are able to show what the “real Hawaii’ is, and the people. They are all so strong and kind willing to teach so that there will be change. I hope I see in this lifetime the sovereignty returned to Hawaiians and away from.the Americans.

[@aperezvoyages]

I would love to see that day myself 💙💙💙

[@phedrob3735]

Preserve and advance your culture. If the authorities stand in your way, become the authorities. Be the politicians and control your own lands yourselves. I'm English, living in England. It distresses me greatly to see how the culture I grew up with has become diluted, displaced. I'm now forced to feel ashamed of my own culture and my own identity but there's nothing I can do. The system that allowed this to happen is too entrenched, with total control over everything. I weep for my country.

[@zi223]

🫰🏾thank u for sharing with us n also respecting our oceania cultures

[@aperezvoyages]

For One Ocean, One People 🤍✊🏽

[@slaychild1]

They should see the taro on Pohnpei!!! Plants 7 to 10 feet tall, were it would take 5 or more people to harvest one plant with a root that weights 20lbs plus!!! Purple goodness!!!

[@sandrakendrick9115]

Well done! Mahalo nui

[@aperezvoyages]

🫶🏽🫂

[@nelle9779]

I loved watching this!🙏🏽 As much as I do know about my culture, I literally know NOTHING😥... and this breaks my heart 💔 I'm still trying to reconnect with my culture but am struggling with who, when, where do I go to do this. Guidance is what I seek 🙏🏽💯🙌🌺🤙

[@darrenschmidt1617]

I'd feel remiss to not opine on what I see as a through-line of this story. What separates traditional Kānaka Maoli livelihoods from haole capitalist ways is prefigured by the inherent difference and indeed antagonism between the two respective worldviews. The former is obviously steeped in sustainable methods for living; whereas the latter is well-known for its accumulative and exploitive methods. Two aspects of this that were more intimated than actually stated in this fine presentation: Higher quantity of energy production/consumption correlates with the oppression of other people choosing less energy production/consumption/complexity/acceleration, and so on. Another stark contrast between these two irreconcilable living patterns is the necessarily technophilic pathway that informs a culture's 'religion' of "progress"; whereas the sustainable approach has long ago learned to use mature appropriate technology to provide for itself. (I confess my own hypocrisy and complicity in choosing to travel 600 mph in the air. It's clearly not pono.) Suffice to say, the Greek myth of Prometheus (and hubris etc.) seems lost on many. Recognition of these foundational realities is essential in the struggle for local empowerment and self-determination in the face of oppressive forces of centralized capitalism. Mahalo for your good work. Malama pono.

[@josephchai8206]

Most powerful documentary I've seen that captures the true essence and challenges of a Hawaiian. The betrayal and hurt is real. Mahalo Braddah.

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo nui for the aloha palala 🙏🏼

[@leehaslam7535]

My absolute favourite channel on KZbin. Thanks so much for sharing your passion ✌🏻

[@aperezvoyages]

Ayyy I’m super honored 🥹🌺🙇🏻

[@Shomilin]

Loved this!! Visited Hawai'i back in the 2019, don't know why, but I always was hooked by Hawaiian culture. When I finally visited , only Hawaiian historical places and felt destroyed, sad and angry when I visited Lili 'Uokalani Palace. Was so amazed by how advanced they were and their deep connection to nature. I really respect Hawaiian Culture. Tried to learn some olelo Hawai'i , before visiting but it was very limited. Duo lingo wasn't very good. Do you know where I can learn with people from Hawai'i?. Aloha from Uruguay.

[@aperezvoyages]

Thank you for sharing hermano!

[@JuanBarberis]

Beautifully done! Thank you! I have much respect for the life lessons you presented so eloquently. I get it and was lucky to have learned these lessons over 20 years ago from a close friend who lived in Hawaii. He was the first to "spark" my interest in learning that everything is interconnected and constantly evolving. The center of all is love and respect for universal laws. 😀

[@tomasr64]

I learned so much from this video. Thank you for making it. Six times in my life I traveled to Hawaii, my biggest connection was agriculture once the tourist buzz wore off. Seeing what is going one there is very nice to see. If I was younger I would move there and work the land and learn the language, but now my old brain cannot learn the words, its embarrasing actually. So I stay home here in Arizona/New Mexico. Its so important to learn a decent amount of a language in any part of the world to be part of the oldest community.

[@aperezvoyages]

What a blessing it is and has been to contribute to the greater community of kanaka and community of those from the islands

[@loks2315]

Amazing. I’m Samoan and I can understand Niihau a little. Has similarities to Te Reo Maori. Mahalo uso for this 🤙🏽

[@aperezvoyages]

Hey uce! ni’ihauan def sounds very much like other poly languages. I think it’s next connection is Marquesan ! I appreciate the alofas and support 🫂🌱

[@LadyOaksNZ]

Nga mihi nui kia koe 🙏⚘️❤️

[@aperezvoyages]

👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@DaMenehune]

I cried my Bradda.. mahalo for your mo'olelo.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@aperezvoyages]

Love you Hawaiian 💓

I lived on the Big Island for 25 years .. I fell in love with the Aina and it's people. Hawaii's Joy is my Joy .. Hawaii's Sorrow is my Sorrow! I am not Hawaiian by blood ,but of Heart. No one can ever tell me I'm not Hawaiian.❤

[@jasminegueco327]

Greed !.....do no harm no more !....a day will compensate your actions....and then, you will be reminded.....He is all knowing...

[@anthonyditchen1874]

It's same here in the POHNPEI MICRONESIA we elected our people to fight for OUR RIGHT the LOCAL WAYS instead they got blinded by U.S CURRENCY 💵💸💰 for HIS OWN. MAHALO ALOHA KASEHLELIE from POHNPEI MICRONESIA

[@dejaVuKing321]

Good work 👌👌

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo nui loa ✊🏽

[@yonathanmickelsen]

Mahalo Nui e Oscar! He kama'aina no Inidonesia mai wau. He haumana 'olelo Hawai'i au . Noho au i kēia manawa i Moku o Keawe. This documentary is so gold!!

[@aperezvoyages]

Thank you bro for the aloha and support! Please share to spread the word

[@treesiespencer9603]

Mahalo nui loa from a kanaka. This is the most exemplary video Ive ever seen about my people, my culture & my home. My heart. Im speechlees. And, I cant find words. This made me cry.

[@aperezvoyages]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 so glad you enjoyed this deep immersed project that’s dear to my heart with kanaka! Mahalo nui for the support

1:03:10 paying only $1 a year for -- 23,000 acres. 1:06:03 the military use for target practice...cracked the water table? Water diverted to golf courts and resorts. Tourists trashing what´s left of upper mountain water source. 1:08:32 built around and on sacred sites and caves. Gated off caves.

[@mereanawarbrick2221]

This is the second time I watched your work. There’s so much meat in this. Followed you on TikTok thanks to one of my Kanaka mutuals - whakawhetai/deepest of gratitude for creating this project! What a legacy to leave behind. And that I, a Māori who, as much I would love to travel all over Moananuiakiwa and meet all my cousins, this is the place to go to. If anyone want to know who we are as one ocean, one people - I will send them here! As you know, many who visit the pacific don’t have any intention to connect with us and appropriate, exploit us, our people, in all aspects and in particular in media! Your documentary series is mana - enhancing 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Mauri Ora.

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo, faafetai Mereana! As always I appreciate all the love and support for all that info 🙇🏻

16:29 pidgin sounds like a language stew (every when every all). i watched other videos and learned there's the language council (colonizer) and then there's ōlelo hawaiian (roots heritage). -- 3 streams and then there's the more intact Ni'ihau where a less people retained more roots.

[@ruthbourgeois1297]

This is true! I was raised by my full blooded great grandparents parents. We spoke our Hawaiian languages daily. However when I went to public school, it was forbidden. Each school. day my greatgrand patents picked me up after school from my kindergarten class, we spoke Hawaiian. When they passed away, there was no one to continue to speak my Hawaiian language. I miss both my greatgrand parents so much. I'm a senior citizen now & so happy 2 of my moopuna speak our language ❤

[@aperezvoyages]

So happy to bring you back to your kupunas stories and to the āina! Love to see and hear this

[@debramills8476]

This is an exceptional video. I have learned more in the first 20 minutes than all of the years I have spent there. Looking forward to watching the rest of it. Mahalo nui loa A. Perez.

[@kapuanamahoe7713]

Mahalo❤

[@aperezvoyages]

🫶🏽🫂

[@dillzkanahele4827]

Even though they have taken everything from the people but we still have our olelo and with that culture is restored and our history lives on through speaking and hearing stories from our kupuna ❤❤❤

[@infinitelives7134]

Maika’i ikè kumu Kanaloa, Kane, Lono, Ku, keiki o ka lani aloha loa

[@CULPRIT-ez6qt]

Maori people of Aotearoa are going through the same thing..so sad😢

[@aperezvoyages]

🥺🥺🥺

[@fijilanguagetutor]

I’m still crying watching this😢😢😢😢… but I’m proud for you… NEVER GIVE UP ON WHO YOU ARE .. TABUSORO 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥♥️♥️♥️ Take courage from Israel, 2000 years in diaspora then retuned to their ancestral homeland given by Jiova 🙏, and see them strong in their homeland… you my kanaka Maoli family are able to do the same !!!💯🥰🥰🥰🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@wallycamp909]

Brah, ✓ your words - U like peeps sign up, or FORGET to subscribe? HA!

[@aperezvoyages]

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[@wallycamp909]

@@aperezvoyages look at your post - I'm sure U meant to say "don't" forget to subscribe. ✍️

[@aperezvoyages]

@wallycamp909 oh shit mahalo for catching that one 😂😂😂😂 that’s what happens on crap sleep getting this together 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵😂

[@acholosjourney]

Hey brother so heart-break for the US STEALING Hawaii from Hawaii, I am a US Navy Veteran who is embarrassed as I actually do live here and have a huge Hawaiian heart. NOTICE: Those 30,000 + ACRES leases were signed in 1964 for $1 EXPIRE 2029 !!!!! NOW A CRUSADE NEEDS TO START - NOW IS THE TIME TO "DEFEND HAWAII" MALAMA PONO

[@mailecummings7731]

Lucky is my nephew, from Kaua'i.

[@aperezvoyages]

🫶🏽

[@ggrace1133]

I totally hope you get your islands back soon. Sadly, when you do, I believe that because of your golden strategic location in the Pacific, China and/or Russia will be your new oppressors within a very short time. I love Hawaii and Hawaiians dearly. I’m honored that you have been a part of America. But I truly understand why you don’t feel the same.

[@aperezvoyages]

Native Hawaiians would have been able to hold their own after the 1890s

[@guyinthesky6696]

Profoundly insightful even for Kanaka Maoli.

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo for the support braddah

[@hr5331]

30:51 roamed away? Interesting, absolutely no mention of the banning of hula and what Kalakaua did to save it. 🤔

[@ozragland3455]

Yes, many more words could have been shared... Thank you for sharing yours!

[@honeygurl1221]

Sooo can you make a better documentary?

[@aperezvoyages]

I should have talked about how Kamehameha conquered the islands, I should have talked about the great mahele, I should have talked about pineapples not being Hawaiian. With nothing but aloha, it’s east to criticize of what I could have added. You’re looking at a wholesome documentary done by a non Hawaiian through the voices through the source. Aloha nui and mahalos still for your feedback

[@wilfredlopes7474]

Aloha and Mahalo for sharing❤❤💯💪💪🤙🤙🤙

[@aperezvoyages]

Mahalo nui for the support my friend 💙

[@PupuKanahele]

Keia aina ewalu no keakua kakou he poe aloha,malama aina keakua Lu.

[@The_Nameless_Entity]

Berrrah! This is one solid video about our people and our culture. Im 65% Hawaiian and I feel ashamed that I cant speak my language fluently, especially embarrased because my Tutu, Mary Kawena Pukui, wrote the first Hawaiian Dictionary. Im still waiting to come home from the 9th Island but its expensive and opportunities are just not there....Yet. Anyways, Just by you bringing to light our people, makes you Kanaka Braddah. Id give my shirt off my back for one braddah like you. Mahalo Nui.

[@aperezvoyages]

Aloha nui palala! Just cuz you no can Ōlelo no make you less kanaka palala! I know plenty Hawaiians strong in other fields of the lahui that can’t Ōlelo. It’s def never too late to learn ☺️ I appreicate all the love and support bro ! Malama pono

[@OperationHawaiiana]

wait, your Tutu is THE mary kawena 👀 oh what mana who have in your bloodline...

[@chasedacuycuy9459]

Excited ...

[@KingDrakoTyrell]

Who isn’t?

[@aperezvoyages]

All good because even if I weaves this together, I’m excited too😂

[@anolivetreeisgrowing]

yeeeeessah

[@slaychild1]

@donaldjtrump Make a change!!!!

[@PracticalPerry]

just woW. What a beautiful, meaningful trip you had and film you made. Thank you for enlightening us. God bless Apuhua'a and the Kingdom of Hawai'i.

[@zi223]

Beautiful content 🙌🏾

[@aperezvoyages]

💙🙏🏼

[@ozragland3455]

So what can a mainlander ally do?

[@ozragland3455]

I'm planning to visit Hawaii this year, are there particular ways to be a non-tourist?

[@ozragland3455]

Just learned that "mainlander" is potentially disrespectful. I apologize and am learning...

[@honeygurl1221]

Definitely learn the do's and dont's before coming to Hawai'i. Also come with a open mind and open heart, too many people come here with an entitled attitude thinking they're helping our economy and that we need to serve them.

[@OperationHawaiiana]

only depending on how you use the term@@ozragland3455

[@ozragland3455]

Thanks, any guidance on how to know the Dos and Don'ts? I mean, I know it's up to me...