The document summarizes a study on the Papahana Kaiapuni indigenous language heritage program in Hawaii. The study investigated how participation in the program influenced Hawaiian students and their families. Key findings included: 1) Students benefited academically and culturally from learning Hawaiian; 2) Students' new knowledge spread to their families and communities; 3) Some families and communities initially opposed the program but became more supportive as it achieved success in revitalizing Hawaiian language and culture.