Nā Kai `Ewalu is a Hawaiian Canoe and Cultural Club
We are committed to supporting our youth and all members so they may reach their highest potential through the integration of academic excellence and cultural awareness.
Ha‘a Nā Kai ‘Ewalu
By Kumu Keli’i Tau’a
Ha‘a Nā Kai ‘Ewalu was especially composed for the club by Kumu Keli‘i Tau‘a. It includes the name of the eight channels between the Hawaiian Islands and the channel leading to Tahiti. We are very proud of our ha‘a. Imua Nā Kai ‘Ewalu!
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Serving Our Members and the Community
Nā Kai ‘Ewalu continuously serves its members and the community. We have hosted keiki from the Summer Pals and Kama‘aina Kids programs. More recently we hosted Access Sport who enable adults living with disabilities to participate in sports. Narcotics Anonymous used our hale for daily meetings and several hula halau made our hale their home too. Nā Kai ‘Ewalu is the official host of Kamehameha Schools Maui and Baldwin High School’s MIL paddling teams.
Nā Kai ‘Ewalu was also part of the Adopt a Highway Campaign for many years. We cared for a two mile stretch of Hana Hwy which included the intersection of Haleakala Hwy.
We have been involved in numerous replanting koa and a‘ali‘i seedlings in Kahikinui and Ulupalakua. Our club has also served Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals for the homeless for years.