Established in 2019, Mauliola Ke‘ehi builds on the legacy of the traditional families of Ke‘ehi including the Kupihea ʻohana. With the kuleana to steward the legacy of Ke‘ehi and Mauliola (formerly known as Sand Island), Mauliola Ke‘ehi promotes the healing of people and place through intentional, facilitated huakaʻi to the healing waters of Ke‘ehi.

Over the past 15 years, the program's kuleana has grown to mālama all five islands of Ke‘ehi including Kahakaʻaulana, Mokuoʻeo, Mokauea, and Mauliola. A visit to Keʻehi typically takes either a half or full day and includes learning about the history and moʻolelo of the place, engaging in practices of healing and self-regulation, padding to the islands in a traditional waʻa (canoe), exploring the ecology of the tidal islands and reef, and engaging in mālama ʻāina activities such as out-planting and ‘ōpala removal. Visiting kumu also have the opportunity to collaborate with us to facilitate more advanced scientific activities such as underwater robotic exploration and water quality monitoring.

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Come experience the healing waters of Ke‘ehi for yourself and travel back in time to ka wā kahiko (the days of old) as you traverse the blue waters by waʻa, encounter sea life on the reef, and learn the history of these storied and resonant places. Give back to this ʻāina (land & sea) we call home by  helping to clear invasive species, remove marine debris, and explore the science of the sea, all while learning new mauliola (wellbeing) techniques. The kai (ocean) is our kūpuna medicine!! E ola!