Cultural Education & Consulting

Thoughtful support for organizations and individuals engaging with Hawaiian culture.

Kaleipuupuu works with schools, nonprofits, businesses, community organizations, cultural institutions, and individuals to develop culturally grounded learning, programs, and experiences. Engagements range from focused consultations to the development of larger programs, curricula, and organizational learning experiences.

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01-Cultural Education & Training

For organizations looking to engage their people in Hawaiian cultural learning.

Custom learning experiences designed around your organization, audience, and goals.

Examples include staff professional development, Hawaiian values and cultural learning, lei and ʻāina-based education, oli and protocol, and train-the-trainer experiences.

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02-Program & Curriculum Development

For organizations looking to build cultural learning into a program.

Support developing thoughtful, culturally grounded educational programs and resources, from an initial concept through implementation.

Examples include curriculum development, facilitator and participant resources, recurring cultural programming, and review or refinement of existing programs.

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03-Cultural & Creative Consultation

For projects that need cultural guidance or perspective.

Focused consultation for businesses, organizations, and individuals working on projects that engage Hawaiian culture, language, practices, or storytelling.

Examples include naming and language consultation, cultural review, protocol guidance, creative projects, and cultural storytelling or educational content.

Featured Work

Kupu - Lawena Hawaiʻi

Kaleipuupuu partnered with Kupu to develop culturally grounded curriculum and training for its Lawena Hawaiʻi program, connecting Hawaiian values, language, protocol, ʻāina, oli, and reflection with conservation work.

Scope: Curriculum Development · Facilitator Resources · Train-the-Trainer

Have something else in mind?

Not every project fits neatly into a category. If you're exploring how Hawaiian cultural learning or perspective might support your work, we'd be happy to talk story and learn more about what you're developing.