This project will strengthen native hawaiian library and archival services by developing, documenting, and disseminating culturally grounded educational resources that preserve and expand access to…

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded Kanehunamoku Voyaging Academy $146,625 on October 1, 2026, under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (CFDA 45.311) to strengthen Native Hawaiian library and archival services through development and dissemination of culturally grounded educational resources centered on Hawaii voyaging knowledge.

The project will develop curriculum materials, learning tools, and educational resources that capture traditional Hawaiian voyaging knowledge and support teachers and students in engaging with Hawaiian practices. Kanehunamoku Voyaging Academy will deploy staff to develop curriculum, coordinate knowledge sharing, train educators, and create supplies for implementation. Deliverables include a replicable educational model, curriculum resources, and tools for distribution to Native Hawaiian schools and communities. The project builds on an established partnership between Kanehunamoku Voyaging Academy and two charter schools.

Expected outcomes include increased access to culturally relevant information, strengthened educator capacity to share Hawaiian knowledge, and expanded student and family engagement with cultural learning. Primary beneficiaries are students, educators, families, and the broader Native Hawaiian educational community.

Performance occurs in Kaneohe, Hawaii. The period of performance runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.

This project will strengthen native hawaiian library and archival services by developing, documenting, and disseminating culturally grounded educational resources that preserve and expand access to hawaii voyaging knowledge. Building on an established partnership between kanehunamoku voyaging academy and two charter schools, the project will support the creation of curriculum, learning tools, and educational resources that capture traditional knowledge, and support teachers and students in engaging with hawaiian voyaging practices. Funding will support staff who will develop curriculum materials, coordinate knowledge sharing, train staff, and create educational resources and supplies to support implementation. Deliverables include a replicable educational model, curriculum resources, and tools that can be shared with native hawaiian schools and communities. Expected outcomes include increased access to culturally relevant information, strengthened capacity among educators to share hawaiian knowledge, and expanded opportunities for students and families to engage with cultural learning. Primary beneficiaries include students, educators, families, and the broader native hawaiian educational community.