HONOLULU (HI Now) - ʻAha Hoʻolōkahi 2025 is the Native Hawaiian Health & Well‑Being Summit, hosted by Papa Ola Lōkahi at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu from July 23–24, 2026. Its name, meaning a gathering or synchronization, reflects the purpose: weaving a lei of mauli ola (vitality) that unites pua, community members, kūpuna, students, health practitioners, and researchers—from all the Hawaiian islands The in-person summit aims to amplify both traditional and emerging knowledge, fostering resilient community networks and supporting collective healing and well‑being.
The summit’s programming features an immersive mix of cultural, scholarly, and health-focused sessions. Highlights include closed sessions such as “Casting our net as Health Professionals,” which center on identity, kuleana, and cultural arts like weaving kaula (cordage) and playing the ipu (traditional percussion). Other panels show leaders engaged in “Creating Communities Where We Stand” and “Leadership Conversations,” including insights from Fulbright fellow Dr. Evan Adams on Hawaiian leadership models. A business-health crossover session, “Increasing Economic Prosperity Among Kānaka ʻŌiwi Through Health,” spotlights kānaka entrepreneur-health providers sharing their journeys.
While registration has closed, the event remains a powerful platform for connection, learning, and cultural revitalization. Organized by a dedicated team including leaders in communication, archives, and health and supported by Papa Ola Lōkahi’s Island-based health initiatives, the summit underscores the vital blend of cultural identity and health innovation. ʻAha Hoʻolōkahi holds space to celebrate lāhui, address health equity, and nurture collective wellness, truly weaving a stronger ʻōiwi future.
For more, visit the official summit site: Aha Hoʻokahi 2025.
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Papa Ola Lōkahi is a nonprofit advancing the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians through culturally grounded care, advocacy, and education. Rooted in Hawaiian values like aloha, mālama, and pono, the organization supports a statewide network of health systems and programs in traditional healing, chronic disease prevention, kupuna care, and more—all to uplift communities and promote lōkahi (unity).
For more information, visit www.papaolalokahi.org.
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