Help Build This Waʻa
A community-built canoe, guided by ancestral knowledge and collective vision. DonateThe Project
1. He Wa’a
Still in its early phase — represents the heart of this effort.
It is designed for inter-island sailing, capable of handling the deep ocean winds while carrying crew, students, and teachers across our island chain.
It will be a platform for cultural education, environmental stewardship, and nurturing the relationship we have with each other, our community and our place in this world.
2. Where We Are Now
We are in the the first phase.
Our team of builders and community members is preparing the build site, sourcing materials, and outlining the first educational partnerships. With every shovel of dirt and each conversation, we’re laying the groundwork — spiritually and physically — for the canoe to rise.
3. Your Support Helps Us
At this stage, your support helps us establish the foundation:
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Site preparation and materials.
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Tools and supplies for the build.
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Volunteer coordination and youth engagement.
Project Calendar
“This project is going to take years. That’s good. That’s how the learning happens. That’s how people get drawn in and stick with it. The timeline and the difficulty are part of the education—it’s not something we’re trying to shorten. It’s the container for the kuleana.”
— Trevor Cabell, Waʻa Project Head Canoe Builder
December 22, 2025