Join Us at Lei Day 2026!
Puakea Foundation will be at the 98th Annual Celebration and we hope you will join us! Photo by Joel on Flickr. From Hawai‘i Guide: May Day Is Lei Day The 98th Annual Lei Day Celebration takes over Kapiʻolani Park on May 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Open to...
2026 Kualoa Canoe Event
The Puakea Foundation supported the 2026 Kualoa Canoe Event. Please enjoy! MAHALO: On behalf of Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging Academy and all of our DOE partners, we want to send a HUGE MAHALO to all of the participating organizations, companies, and individuals in helping...
Paddle Making Workshop 2025
Uncle Bobby's Paddle Workshops 2025 MAHALO FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE ANNUAL PADDLE WORKSHOP! BOTH JAN & FEB WORKSHOPS HAVE BEEN FILLED. WE WILL STILL CONTINUE TO ACCEPT WAITLIST INTEREST IN CASE OF A DROP OUT OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE PRIORITY STATUS ON THE...
In Memoriam, Mark Kalahele
Our longtime friend and board member, Mark Kalahele, has passed away. He remains in our hearts and want to share this loving note from his brother, Jason "Max" Kalahele: It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that my brother, company owner of Aloha State Services,...
Paddle Making Workshop 2024
Come make a paddle with your friends and family! Uncle Bobby's Paddle Workshop 2024 - 2 classes Feb & March - No Spots open. Uncle Bobby’s once a year paddle workshop is back! Donʻt miss out. This is a UNIQUE experience in learning about Hawaiian culture, tropical...