Utilizing a Biocultural Lens to Build Pilina (relationships) to the Kai Lipo (deep sea ecosystems)
Date/Time: Thursday, September 15, 2022 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Increasing indigenous participation in STEAM, ocean sciences, and maritime careers is critical for building equitable and inclusive biocultural ocean science. Join Hōkū Pihana, Kainalu Steward, and Hauʻoli Lorenzo-Elarco of the Papahānaumokuākea Native Hawaiian Cultural Working Group as they share their experiences developing a partnership with the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) during deep ocean mapping and exploration within Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and Johnston Atoll. From 2021-2022, Kānaka ʻŌiwi (Native Hawaiians) participated as Science & Engineering Interns, Science Communication Fellows, and Cultural Liaisons on OET’s Exploration Vessel Nautilus. This partnership has led to the creation of Hawaiian names for each expedition, promotional videos in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) for live ship-to-shore interactions with kula kaiapuni (Hawaiian immersion schools), and a current effort to create culturally-grounded ocean science curriculum in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. Come learn more about efforts to transform ocean science through a biocultural lens.
This presentation is part of the Third Thursday by The Bay webinar series at Mokupāpapa Discovery Center, which is the visitor center for Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. This lecture series is also supported by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
The National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series provides educators with educational and scientific expertise, resources, and training to support ocean and climate literacy in the classroom. This series currently targets formal and informal educators, students (high school through college), as well as members of the community, including families. You can also visit the archives of the webinar series to catch up on presentations you may have missed here.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The Webinar ID is 911-239-443.