Culture - Maui Island Currents

Maui the Demigod by Julie Schoenecker

Polynesian Voyaging Society

Canoe by Sue Nash

The Polynesian Voyaging Society was founded in 1973 to research how Polynesian seafarers discovered and settled nearly every inhabitable island in the Pacific Ocean before European explorers arrived in the 16th century. They undertake voyages of discovery, respecting and learning from the Hawaiian and Polynesian heritage and culture. Their mission is to strengthen learning by integrating voyaging experiences into quality education. They are committed to nurturing communities and their leadership which value learning and sharing knowledge in order to foster living well on islands.

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Maui Historical Society Bailey House Museum
The Maui Historical Society has developed a remarkable new site with information about their Bailey House Museum and the events, workshops and classes they offer which provide a wealth of cultural information. Rather than duplicate their message, we are providing you with an easy way to get to their site. Clicking on the Historical Society Button will open a new window where you will have access to the entire site. To return to Maui Island Currents, just close the new window.

Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens is a non-profit organization committed to conserving Hawaiian plants and cultural heritage.

Located in the old Maui Zoo location, 150 Kanaloa Ave, Kahului. Their mission is to foster an appreciation and understanding of the living Hawaiian islands of today, emphasizing the plants of Maui Nui (Maui, Moloka`i, Lana`i and Kaho`olawe), and to provide a center for environmental education, Hawaiian cultural expression, conservation, biological study and recreation.

They have several plant sales each year as a fundraiser for the Garden. They also host an Earth Day Celebration in April, an Arbor Day Tree Giveaway the first Saturday of November, maintain a seed bank and are involved in restoration projects throughout Maui County. To participate, you can become a member or join their Weed & Pot Club on Wednesday mornings from 8:30-10:30! For information, visit their website at www.mnbg.org or call Tina at 249-2798.

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