Ahupua‘a, Fishponds and Loʻi

Ahupua‘a, Fishponds and Loʻi (1992) is a 90-minute documentary exploring how traditional Hawaiian land and water systems—like loko iʻa (fishponds) and loʻi kalo (taro patches)—supported thriving, sustainable communities. Filmed across six islands, this 3-part series shows how ancestral knowledge still shapes our relationship with ʻāina (land) and kai (sea) today. 『Ahupua‘a, Fishponds and Loʻi 』（1992年）は、ハワイの伝統的な土地と水の利用システムである、ロコイア（魚の養魚池）やロイ・カロ（タロイモ畑）がいかに持続可能で豊かな暮らしを支えてきたかを描く90分間のドキュメンタリーです。 […]

Recovering Native Hawaiian Waterbirds through Culture, History, and Indigenous Partnership

A new report by Hoku Cody explores how integrating loʻi (wetland taro patches) and loko iʻa (traditional fishponds) into waterbird conservation strategies can support a durable, sustainable future for Hawaiʻi’s native bird species. By aligning conservation with Indigenous practices, the report highlights opportunities to enhance habitat, provide sustainable food systems, and deliver ecosystem benefits to […]