LELE ALOHA
Is an operating foundation 501(c)(3) in the State of Hawai‘i, created to support a thriving Hawai‘i through community regeneration.
OUR VISION
Is a thriving Hawai‘i founded on love of the land, love of ‘ohana, and love of community.
OUR MISSION
Is to honor Hawai‘i’s rich genealogy for ‘ohana; protecting land, ocean, water resources, and building healthy communities beginning with Lahaina.
OUR VALUES
LOVE & PROTECT...
LOVE & PROTECT...
‘ĀINA
‘ĀINA
OUR LAND
‘OHANA
‘OHANA
OUR FAMILY
KĀKOU
KĀKOU
OUR COMMUNITY
OUR STRATEGY
REPAIR our canoe.
RESET our compass.
REESTABLISH our heading.
RECALIBRATE the four houses & 32 points on the compass.
UNITE EVERYONE UNDER ONE SAIL PLAN in order to ensure a thriving community for generations to come.
OUR KULEANA
Manaiakalani Cultural Resource Management
Perpetuating the generational cultural practices of our ancestors in the ocean and on land.
Lele Community Engagement
Creating initiatives that build community well-being and resilience.
Lahaina Housing Initiative
Create a short, mid and long term housing strategy for our displaced Lahaina ʻohana to return home.
OUR ‘OHANA
Archie Kalepa (Captain)
Archie Kalepa's story is deeply intertwined with the rich cultural heritage of Hawai’i, specifically his hometown of Lahaina on Maui. Archie comes from a long line of Hawaiians deeply connected to the ocean, his lineage hailing back to the Konohiki, known as the traditional caretakers of their community.
CREW MEMBERS
Mālia Ka‘aihue, Ph.D
Na‘alehu Anthony
Kerry Konrady
Alicia Kalepa
Noe Noe Wong-Wilson, Ph.D