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What are Canoe Crops in Hawaiʻi?

What are Canoe Crops in Hawaiʻi?

"Canoe crops" or “canoe plants” refers to the 23 plants Polynesian voyagers brought with them over a thousand years ago as they traveled across the Pacific Ocean to the Hawaiian Islands.
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Rediscovering Hawaiʻi’s Ancient Agriculture: The Kohala Field System

Rediscovering Hawaiʻi’s Ancient Agriculture: The Kohala Field System

Between news headlines of record-breaking temperatures and other signals of ecological collapse, it's easy to forget that the answers to our most pressing crises often lie buried in the past.
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Pūlehu ʻUlu: Fire-Roasted Breadfruit

Pūlehu ʻUlu: Fire-Roasted Breadfruit

ʻUlu is a traditional staple crop that has been cherished by many cultures across Polynesia for centuries. During ʻulu season, the fruit is enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a main staple.
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Kalo in Hawaiian Culture

Kalo in Hawaiian Culture

Kalo is vital to Native Hawaiians. It is their primary traditional staple food and is also used for medicine and as offerings to akua. 

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huiMAU and Ka Maha ʻUlu o Koholālele

huiMAU and Ka Maha ʻUlu o Koholālele

HuiMAU of Hāmākua is striving to restore ‘ulu agroforestry and community abundance. Each purchase of our 3oz ‘Ulu Chocolate Mousse supports this project!
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Welcoming Kū with a Kaʻau of ʻUlu Trees

Welcoming Kū with a Kaʻau of ʻUlu Trees

The seasonal transition from Lono, akua (god) of fertility and rain, to Kū, akua of farming, fishing, and politics, marks the end of the Makahiki season.
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The Gift of Kū: A Hawaiian Story about ‘Ulu (Breadfruit)

The Gift of Kū: A Hawaiian Story about ‘Ulu (Breadfruit)

The gift of Kū is the gift of ‘ulu-this mo‘olelo or story is one of several explaining the origin of breadfruit, a sustainable & exceptionally nutritious crop.

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