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UH-Hilo to celebrate legacy of Hawaiian cultural icon and educator Edith Kanakaʻole

The “He Kaʻao No Aunty Edith Kanakaʻole” celebration starts at 10:30 a.m. with a welcoming ceremony in the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center in Hilo on the Big Island followed by a ceremonial presentation of gifts and tributes.

Edith Kanakaʻole commemorative U.S. quarter hits circulation

The image of the late kumu hula Edith Kanakaʻole is printed on the backside of the 25-cent piece as part of a 2023 commemorative series for the American Women Quarters Program by the U.S. Mint.

Late Edith Kanakaʻole Quarter Design Released

Designs for the late Edith Kanakaʻole quarter have been released.

Late Edith Kanakaʻole Among 5 Women to be Recognized on the 2023 U.S. Quarter

A Hawaiian cultural icon will be among five women honored on the U.S. quarter next year.