About Kanu HawaiiKanu HawaiiKHI_5b855d2c-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df96Kanu Board of DirectorsWendi KamiyaPresidentAubrey YeeVice PresidentKalei SternSecretaryMelissa MatsubaraTreasurerKylee P. MarDirectorKeone KealohaDirectorKaren ShishidoDirectorBrandon HayashiDirectorAlani ApioDirectorKanu Staff, Team, AdvisorsOlin LagonExecutive DirectorNicole VelascoCommunity OrganizerKaimana PineSocial Media FellowJulie HasegawaFiscal SupportJames KoshibaAdvisorEathan OzawaEnergy Project CoordinatorCherilyn InouyeCommunity Organizer2013 Kanu FellowsDarcie ScharfensteinHayato (Brian) HondaJamie MoodyJoseph HeaukulaniJulia WietingKelsey AmosLachmin SinghNicole BrodieSusan HahnWalden Au_5b855fde-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df96Kanu Hawaii empowers people to build more environmentally sustainable, compassionate, and resilient communities rooted in personal commitments to change._5b856088-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df96Love for HawaiiKanu Hawaii's Vision: Our movement is driven by a deep love for Hawaii and our unique way of life.This is what we believe. We believe... With each new commitment to action, we move a little closer towards a Hawaii where:Commitment to ActionKuleanaPeople ask "what's my kuleana?" before asking "whose fault is this?"NeighborsPeople know their neighbors and both rely on and support them.Doing One's PartPeople do their part to address things that were previously "out-of-sight and out-of-mind."Equal OpportunityPeople have equal opportunity to reach their human potential.DifferencesPeople respect and celebrate differences rather than use them to divide.EntrepreneurshipPeople are entrepreneurial and industrious while rejecting the notion of profit at any cost.IndustriousnessConservationPeople walk lightly on the land and strive together to leave this place better than they found it.Long-Term ViewPeople take a long-term view and pursue disciplined investments rather than short-term solutions.Disciplined InvestmentHomePeople temper the impulse to "go anywhere, do anything" with a strong sense of "home."AlohaPeople have an unprecedented level of aloha for one another.Self RelianceProvide for ourselves_5b856128-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df961To fulfill our kuleana to provide for ourselves:Local ResourcesUse our abundant local resources to build an economy_5b856218-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df961.1We can use our abundant local resources to build an economy better protected from a risky dependence on imports and visitor dollars; an economy that gives communities a measure of self-reliance through local production of food, energy, and other essentials.Better-Paying JobsBuild an economy with better-paying jobs_5b8562c2-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df961.2We can build an economy with better-paying jobs so that anyone who works hard can achieve financial stability and security for themselves and their family. This economy will be built by promoting entrepreneurship, making significant investments in human capital, focusing public support for economic development on industries that create good jobs and that benefit their communities and the environment.EntrepreneurshipPromote entrepreneurship_5b856376-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df961.2.1Human CapitalMake significant investments in human capital_5b85643e-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df961.2.2Public SupportFocus public support for economic development on industries that create good jobs and that benefit their communities and the environment_5b856506-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df961.2.3Wisdom & KnowledgePass on wisdom and knowledge to our children_5b8565c4-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df962To fulfill our kuleana to pass on wisdom and knowledge to our children:Education SystemShape an education system that looks beyond high scores on narrow tests_5b85668c-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df962.1We can shape an education system that looks beyond high scores on narrow tests.Educational GoalsTeach global skills, an ethic of achievement, a strong sense of place and public service, and the ability to live and work among diverse peoples_5b856768-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df962.2We can redefine the goal of education as teaching relevant global skills, an ethic of achievement, a strong sense of place and public service, and the ability to live and work among diverse peoples.Education PartnersInvolves families, communities, and schools as full partners in the development of our youth_5b85683a-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df962.3Rather than focusing on who to blame, we can build a system of education that involves families, communities, and schools as full partners in the development of our youth.LeadershipSupport schools and educators, free them to innovate, empower them to draw on their communities, and encourage them to customize teaching to different learning styles._5b856920-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df962.4SchoolsEducatorsSchools and educators can lead this coordinated effort if they are adequately supported, freed to innovate, empowered to draw on their communities, and encouraged to customize teaching to different learning styles.EnvironmentNurture our environment_5b856a06-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df963To fulfill our kuleana to nurture our environment:LifestyleRedesign our lifestyle._5b856af6-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df963.1We can draw on ancient traditions of stewardship to help us redesign our lifestyle.Products & PackagingReengineer products and packaging._cf4eff1e-96f3-11e2-a7ea-468c9b93df963.2We can reengineer products and packaging to waste less ...StructuresBuild structures with efficient construction and design ..._a6349fac-96f4-11e2-a561-72df9b93df963.3NeighborhoodsPlan neighborhoods to minimize travel impacts and maximize a sense of community ..._a634a330-96f4-11e2-a561-72df9b93df963.4EnergyDraw energy from clean, renewable sources ..._a634a466-96f4-11e2-a561-72df9b93df963.5ClimateInvest seriously in reducing our impact on our climate._a634a5d8-96f4-11e2-a561-72df9b93df963.6Area ProtectionProtect areas of natural beauty, cultural significance, or ecological importance._a634a70e-96f4-11e2-a561-72df9b93df963.7We can protect areas of natural beauty, cultural significance, or ecological importance, so that we can preserve our spiritual connection to nature for future generations.Cultural DiversityStrengthen and embrace cultural diversity_5b856be6-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df964To fulfill our kuleana to strengthen and embrace cultural diversity:CulturesEnsure that our various cultures are practiced and lived._5b856ce0-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df964.1We can take pride in our unique heritage and ensure that our various cultures are practiced and lived.TraditionsSeek new applications for old traditions._a634a826-96f4-11e2-a561-72df9b93df964.2We can seek new applications for old traditions, making our cultures useful and living things for us to perpetuate.Arts, Creativity & Conflict ResolutionInvest in the arts, promote creativity, and pioneer new forms of conflict resolution._97e6e1ac-96f5-11e2-bc21-98c39b93df964.3We can invest in the arts, promote creativity, and pioneer new forms of conflict resolution for others to emulate.Indigenous PeopleProtect the rights and obligations of indigenous people._97e6e5b2-96f5-11e2-bc21-98c39b93df964.4Indigenous HawaiiansWe can recognize and protect the unique rights and obligations of our indigenous people, to ensure that Native Hawaiian culture continues to play a central role in how we view the world.DifferencesCelebrate differences._97e6e76a-96f5-11e2-bc21-98c39b93df964.5As island people, we do not fear differences or try to wash them away; we celebrate them.Personal ResponsibilityTake personal responsibility for our neighbors, elders, children, and vulnerable members of society._5b856dee-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df965NeighborsEldersChildrenVulnerable Members of SocietyTo fulfill our kuleana to one another: We can take personal responsibility for our neighbors, elders, children, and vulnerable members of society...BusinessesHold businesses accountable._5b856efc-9693-11e2-b794-6bb99b93df965.1BusinessesWorkersCommunitiesBusinesses can be accountable to their workers, communities, and the environment.GovernmentView government as a collective responsibility._97e6e896-96f5-11e2-bc21-98c39b93df965.2Citizens can view government as a collective responsibility and civic engagement can be seen as an obligation rather than merely a right.Civic EngagementTreat civic engagement as an obligation rather than merely a right._267ca636-96f6-11e2-90e8-117f9b93df965.3Public TrustRebuild public trust._267ca9ba-96f6-11e2-90e8-117f9b93df965.4We can take the steps necessary to rebuild public trust, such as separating private wealth from political influence, and finding alternative ways to engage more of our citizens.2013-03-27http://www.kanuhawaii.org/kanu/vision/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net