It is important to remember that these people know what they know, and are who they are, because they live in a very remote, traditional, and self- sufficient way. They sacrifice several months of their lives and livelihoods to come to Hawaii for even the shortest time. For good planning to be possible, the program funds must be secured by January, 2000. Please help now. The Vaka Taumako Project is a project of the Pacific Traditions Society, a 501c3 non-profit corporation.
Donations are tax-deductible as allowable by law.
Kaveia teaches a member of the National Tropical Botanical Garden's summer education program how to weave.