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February 10, 2026
This past December, HNC and DAWSON leaders had the honor of partnering in hands-on service with Paepae o He‘eia, a Hawai‘i-based nonprofit and long-time community partner dedicated to the care and restoration of He‘eia Fishpond in O‘ahu.
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Jan 12, 2026
Among those answering the call of Moananuiākea is Kekaulike (Derek) Mar, General Manager at DAWSON and a member of the Hikianalia crew for Leg 15, which sailed from Rarotonga to Aotearoa. A native of Papakōlea, Honolulu, Kekaulike’s connection to voyaging spans more than two decades.
Nov 26, 2025
Recent impact initiative on Kahoʻolawe brought together our ʻohana for a volunteer effort rooted in service and cultural connection. This experience supported the ongoing restoration and stewardship efforts that protect the island’s fragile environment and honor its deep historical significance.
Sep 22, 2025
On Sept. 22, the world will experience the Autumn Equinox, one of only two times each year when day and night are nearly equal in length. This astronomical event occurs when the sun crosses the celestial equator, signaling the official start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
