#Hawaiian Language Month

Hawai‘i’s US senators introduce resolution celebrating Hawaiian Language Month

February 25, 2025 · 11:59 PM UTC
“This February, we celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i and the people, schools and programs that work every day to preserve the Hawaiian language and culture. The resurgence of the Hawaiian language not only serves as a model for indigenous communities around the world, but also as an example of the strength and resilience of the Hawaiian community.” — U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i

Volcano Watch — Appreciating the contributions of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi to volcanology

February 24, 2024 · 11:00 AM UTC
February is Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Hawaiian Language Month, and an opportunity to appreciate the value that the Native Hawaiian language has provided to volcanology, especially here in Hawaiʻi nei.

Department of the Interior releases new guidance to honor, elevate Hawaiian language

February 3, 2024 · 1:00 PM UTC
The new guidance was developed collaboratively and informed by ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi practitioners, instructors and advocates.

Resolution seeks to add more Native Hawaiian culture, language to Hawai‘i County Council invocations

January 10, 2024 · 12:51 AM UTC
Resolution 391 would add kahu and kumu to the list of those who can perform the invocation prior to calling the Council’s regular sessions to order.

Hawaiian Word of the Day: Mākaʻi

February 11, 2023 · 10:25 PM UTC
Benjamin Moskowicz is Hawaiʻi County’s new chief of police, which is luna mākaʻi in Hawaiian.

Hawaiian Word of the Day: Māla

February 10, 2023 · 10:33 PM UTC
Māla Kaluʻulu on the Big Island is dedicated to restoring the ancient breadfruit agroforests that helped sustain Hawaiʻi before the Western World arrived.

Hawaiian Word of the Day: Palaoa

February 7, 2023 · 3:00 PM UTC
The word of the day for Feb. 7 is “palaoa,” which is one of the colossal giants of the deep ocean and a necklace worn by royalty.

Hawaiian Word of the Day: Holoholona

February 6, 2023 · 2:00 PM UTC
February is Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian Language Month.

Hawaiian Word of the Day: Ho‘olaule‘a

February 3, 2023 · 2:00 PM UTC
With thousands of people expected to attend Saturday’s Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival in Waimea on the Big Island, today’s “Hawaiian Word of the Day” is ho‘olaule‘a.

Hawaiian words of the day: hōkū welowelo

February 2, 2023 · 2:00 PM UTC
We picked today’s “Hawaiian words of the day” in honor of the rare green comet that last night flew by Earth at its closest distance in 50,000 years.

Hawaiian Word of the Day: ʻŌlelo

February 1, 2023 · 5:55 PM UTC
Like most indigenous languages throughout the world, the Hawaiian language faced a significant decline due to colonization.

DOE Honors February as Hawaiian Language Month

February 12, 2016 · 1:46 AM UTC
Hawaiian Language Month was first officially designated in 2013. DOE officials encourage schools across the state to join in the celebration.