Aloha Maui Episode 5 - Ensuring Culturally Responsive Care in the Aftermath of the Maui Fires
10/09/24 • 51 min
Lahaina is a diverse community home to many immigrant populations. Ensuring that multilingual and culturally responsive support is available for these immigrant community members is the driving force behind several key groups and organizations that have stepped up since the Maui fires.
Guests: Veronica Jachowski, Kevin Block, Della Nakamoto, AnnDionne "Dee" Selestin, Eric Arquero, Sieny Corpuz
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Lahaina is a diverse community home to many immigrant populations. Ensuring that multilingual and culturally responsive support is available for these immigrant community members is the driving force behind several key groups and organizations that have stepped up since the Maui fires.
Guests: Veronica Jachowski, Kevin Block, Della Nakamoto, AnnDionne "Dee" Selestin, Eric Arquero, Sieny Corpuz
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkalohamaui/
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Aloha Maui Episode 4 - Ka Laʻi Ola: A Sanctuary of Calm and Hope for Maui’s Wildfire Survivors
In this episode, we highlight Ka Laʻi Ola. This groundbreaking temporary housing development will shelter up to 1,500 wildfire survivors for as long as five years. We discuss the state’s commitment to supporting individuals and families ineligible for FEMA assistance and showcase how Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF) and Maui Strong Fund (MSF) are stepping up to ensure housing stability for survivors. This episode also covers MSF’s largest donation to date, funding Ka Laʻi Ola’s “temporary housing with permanent infrastructure,” providing a long-term solution to a critical need.
Guests: Michelle Kaʻuhane, Joe Campos, Kimo Carvalho, Kalewa Bancaco, Kaleo Phillips, Pakalana Phillips
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Next Episode
Aloha Maui Episode 6 - Diligence and Determination: Keeping Lahaina, Lahaina for Generations
In the wake of the devastating fires, the Lahaina Community Land Trust was created and is prioritizing rebuilding a Lahaina that preserves its deep-rooted sense of community and cultural heritage. This effort goes beyond recovery—it’s about protecting the essence of Lahaina from outside pressures and ensuring that its future remains in the hands of its people. From grassroots organizers to elected officials, it will take everyone working together to keep Lahaina, Lahaina.
Guests: Carolyn Auweloa, Mikey Burke, Kaipo Kekona, Autumn Ness, Tamara Paltin, Nohelani Uʻu-Hodgins
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