Waianae Valley: A Living Archive | Protecting Hawaiian Cultural Sites & Preventing Wildfires

Описание: For centuries, Waiʻanae (Waianae) Valley has been a sacred landscape—home to temples, kalo terraces, and the stories of kupuna (elders). Today, fire threatens what remains.

In this short documentary, a new generation of stewards from Kaʻala (Kaala) Farm embarks on a two-day huakaʻi (journey) with archaeologist and historian Dr. Ross Cordy. Their mission: to learn how to protect ancient Hawaiian cultural sites while preparing the land for fire prevention and ecological restoration.

Join us as we explore the moʻolelo (stories) of this wahi pana (sacred place) and witness the connection between cultural preservation and modern-day fire mitigation. This is the story of aloha ʻāina (love of the land) in action.

*LEARN MORE & SUPPORT:*

*Kaʻala Farm:* [https://www.kaalafarm.org/](https://www.kaalafarm.org/)


*CREDITS:*

A film by Pākē Salmon
Produced by Makaha Angels Productions & Kaʻala Farm
Featuring Dr. Ross Cordy, Eric Enos, and the ʻōpio of Waiʻanae
Menehune Film Academy intern / assistant Racquel Araki

Visit their website https://kaalafarm.org/ or find them on Instagram and Facebook: KaalaFarm
*TIMESTAMPS:*

00:00 - The Gathering: Opening Circle
03:15 - The Cultural Landscape: 12 Heiau
09:45 - The Threat of Fire
14:10 - Water is Life: Ancient Irrigation
19:30 - End of Day 1: Oli & Reflection
21:15 - Day 2: The Work Begins
27:40 - The Revelation: What the Fire Revealed
32:10 - Passing the Torch: The Next Generation