 Kepa Maly, Cultural Historian–Resource Specialist
& Hoopaa Kumu Hula
Kepa was raised on the islands
of Oahu and Lanai, and as a youth, learned the Hawaiian
language and cultural practices and values from native
kupuna (elders). In 1975, Kepa participated in an uniki, as poo puaa, of
Halau Hula o Maiki, and is a hoopaa kumu hula
(instructor of traditional chant and dance). Over the last
forty years, Kepa has continued to learn and document
Hawaiian traditions and practices from kupuna
from Hawai‘i to Niihau — learning from native Hawaiians who
have lived their culture as handed down by their elders before
them.
Kepa and his wife Onaona
formed Kumu Pono Associates LLC in 1995, their
on-going work has included researching and writing historical
documentary studies; conducting detailed oral history studies;
developing–site preservation plans, cultural resources
management plans, and contributing to the development of
integrated resource management plans; and writing interpretive
plans for projects across the state of Hawaii. They are
presently residing on the island of Lanai, working with the
community in the development of a museum and heritage center,
the Lanai
Culture & Heritage Center, and developing plans for
long-term management of cultural and natural resources of Lana‘i. For further information visit
www.kumupono.com
Kumu Pono Associates LLC
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