A Non-profit Native Hawaiian Organization
Bringing Resources Together to Help Native Hawaiians Thrive
Ke kumu ‘ulu means “the breadfruit tree,” and is a Native Hawaiian symbol of resilience, perseverance, and security. ‘Ulu trees are revered as kinolau (embodiments) of Kū, the Hawaiian god of war. During a famine, Kū witnessed his mortal family’s suffering. He sacrificed himself to be reborn as an ‘ulu tree that fed his entire village for generations to come.
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We provide educational, business, and community activities and programs to Native Hawaiian people in the State of Hawai’i. By creating holistic, culturally relevant opportunities, we can strengthen the na’auao (mind), kino (body), and ea (spirit) of Native Hawaiians.
We envision a healthy and prosperous lāhui (Hawaiian people/nation) that is firmly rooted in Native Hawaiian culture, values, and practices.
Get to Know Our Partners
Ulu Lāhui Foundation
We work with ULF to provide schools in Hawai’i with Place-based Learning and Culturally Engaging (PLACES) STEM curricula.
Kula No Nā Po’e Hawaii
Our work with Kula provides IT programs to the residents of Papakōlea, Kewalo, and Kalāwahine Hawaiian Homestead.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Hali’a Hester
Mahealani Austin
Jonathan Marstaller
