Dear Aloha Film
Keoni DeFranco - Returning Home from the Hawaiian Diaspora
Keoni DeFranco - Returning Home from the Hawaiian Diaspora
Keoni DeFranco reflects on his journey returning home to windward Oʻahu after living in the diaspora.
Read from HPR: Thousands of miles away, those in the Hawaiian diaspora reflect on their homeland in new film
Read from HPR: Thousands of miles away, those in the Hawaiian diaspora reflect on their homeland in new film
The short documentary “Dear Aloha” tells the story of why Native Hawaiians move away from their homeland. HPR’s Cassie Ordonio spoke with the film’s director, Cris Romento, about being part of the Hawaiian diaspora.
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What is the Hawaiian Diaspora? | Blog Post
What is the Hawaiian Diaspora? | Blog Post
What does it mean, and why should we care? Native Hawaiians reflect on its importance in contemporary Hawaiʻi. Written by Cris Romento, director of the Dear Aloha documentary
Healing our Stories: a look at Hawaiian Generational Trauma Part 1 | Blog Post
Healing our Stories: a look at Hawaiian Generational Trauma Part 1 | Blog Post
What is generational trauma for the Hawaiian Diaspora?
Stacey Alapai - Returning Home from the Hawaiian Diaspora
Stacey Alapai - Returning Home from the Hawaiian Diaspora
Stacey Alapai reflects on her journey home to upcountry Maui after living in the diaspora.
Kiliona Palauni - Returning Home from the Hawaiian Diaspora
Kiliona Palauni - Returning Home from the Hawaiian Diaspora
Kiliona Palauni reflects on his upbringing, struggles and insights he's gained as a Diasporic Hawaiian returning home.
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