This presentation serves as an outsider's introduction to the Hawaiian language, featuring resources and cultural insights. It emphasizes the distinction between Hawaiians and locals, and includes interactive elements for audience engagement. The document also celebrates Hawaiian Language Month and invites contributions and discussions on learning the language.

1. LEARN THE
HAWAIIAN
LANGUAGE
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Photo: Eric Tessmer

2. I am not Hawaiian nor have I been to Hawai‘i, so this
presentation is an outsider’s introduction to the
language. Suggestions welcome. Included are
screenshots and fanart. You are welcome to adapt and
reuse with the attribution-sharealike license. We
welcome your interaction -- comments, questions,
suggestions, shares, clips, favorites, likes and hearts.
Mahalo.
- Ron Mader (Las Vegas, 2017)
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3. planeta.com/hawaii

4. planeta.wikispaces.com/hawaiian

5. @msn
The term “Hawaiian” is only used to refer to people of
Hawaiian descent. They are just about 10 percent of the
state’s entire population. Everybody else, born and
raised in the state, is referred to as “local.” If you
don’t know whether someone is of Hawaiian descent,
call him or her “local.” You don’t want to be rude.
msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/25-things-you-didn%E2%80%99t-know-about-traveling-to-hawaii/ss-AAiIhK0

6. What are your
favorite resources
for learning /
loving /
translating
the Hawaiian
language?

8. Aloha ʻĀina
Love of the land
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9. Ho'olaule'a
Festival with hula dancing, music,
food, vendors and games
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10. KAITIAKI
GUARDIANS
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11. Kama‘āina
Children of this land
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12. Kupuna
Elder
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13. Kokua
Mutual Assistance
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14. Loko i‘a
Hawaiian fish pond
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15. Laniakea
Immeasurable heaven
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16. Pule
Blessing
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17. Mo‘okū‘auhau
Origin stories
or genealogy
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18. Wahi pana
Places of great cultural significance
and practice
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20. February is #HawaiianLanguageMonth or
#MahinaOleloHawaii

21. slideshare.net/planeta/learnhawaiian
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22. @ronmader