EP248 – Reclaiming Identity & Protecting Sacred Lands | Kaukaohu Wahilani at Waitangi

In this episode of the Planting Seeds Podcast, I sit down with Kaukaohu Wahilani, a Hawaiian elder and activist who accepted the invitation to share a kōrero during Waitangi this year.Our conversation explores the deep similarities between Hawaiian and Māori cultures, histories, and experiences under colonisation.Kaukaohu speaks openly about a powerful identity shift in his life, reclaiming his traditional Hawaiian name, which he describes as a step that emancipated him mentally and spiritually from what he calls “the matrix.”We also speak about the impact of colonisation on Hawai‘i, the movement to protect Mauna Kea, the devastation caused by the recent fires in Hawai‘i, and the ongoing desecration of Hawaiian lands through military occupation.This kōrero is one of indigenous connection, resistance, identity, and remembering who we truly are.If something from this conversation resonates with you, please share your favourite highlight in the comments and follow the links below to stay connected with the kaupapa and mobilisations that Kaukaohu is part of.🔗 Follow Kaukaohu Wahilani & Stay Updated:👉 https://www.kalahuihawaii.net/🔗 Planting Seeds Offerings:👉 https://form.typeform.com/to/PqdcWDEW