The Hawaiians

C. W. Dickey is one of the most important figures in Hawaiian architecture. His material grandfather, William P Alexander, was a missionary to Hawaii. This contributed to Dickey’s interest in Hawaiian architecture. He believes that with such unique weather condition and geographic location, Hawaiian architecture ought to have a distinctive style in order to cope with the weather. In 1926, Dickey declared that “Hawaiian architecture is a type distinctive to itself and Mediterranean style must be adapted

Hawaii’s annexation prompted significant ethical differences between the points of view between the American government and the Hawaiian natives. The American Pageant is an Advanced Placement United States History Textbook written by American authors and professors, and is thus biased towards the American government and is thus more likely to portray the annexation of Hawaii in a good light. In 1820, New England settlers landed on Hawaii and began their mission: spreading Protestant Christianity

The first missionaries arrived to the Hawaiian Islands in 1820 and made a lot of changes to Hawaii when they arrived, both good and bad. When the missionaries arrived to the islands they thought of the natives as savages. They all needed to become converts to followers of Christ, drop their own beliefs and pick up new ones. They also sought out to “civilize” the natives, by teaching them how to read and write, sing and Christianize them. Hiram Bingham and Asa Thurston were the first of many missionaries

Numerous birds nesting in the palm trees began to stir, and sing out early morning greetings. Although the sun had not yet come up, the beach was alive with surfers, like myself, preparing to some catch some waves. It was Christmas Eve, although at this Hawaiian beach it was a balmy seventy five degrees. I took in a deep breath, allowing the salty air laced with a smell of tropical flowers to fill my lungs. Wading out into the cool water, I hoped onto my board and paddled out farther from the shore to wait

culture and traditions of the Native Hawaiian people are being neglected and destroyed. Hawai‘i has become home to hundreds of different ethnic groups coexisting in one place that holds it’s very own unique and distinct culture. The unfortunate side effect of this multiculturalism is the loss of the true Hawaiian culture. Western interference desecrates our sacred sites and artifacts, for things like telescopes and shopping malls. Foreigners capitalize on Hawaiian practices such as hula, making a mockery

Toxoplasmosis transmitted through cat feces is threatening the endangered Hawaiian monk seal population. The Hawai’i News Now article, published on October 17th, 2016, stated that from 2001 to 2016, 8 Hawaiian monk seals have died as a result of toxoplasmosis. Felines are the only species in which toxoplasma can reproduce. Therefore, the cat population on Oahu poses a great threat to the health of the Hawaiian monk seal. Some conservationist advocate euthanizing feral cats to protect Hawaii's sensitive

Hawaiian is unique among the fifty states, especially in regards to its native music form, which is still preformed, and captivates audiences even today. Hawaiian chanting, music, and dance are not only key parts of life on the island, but have also become cultural icons as well as profound symbols of nature and religion in Hawaii. Hawaii has a rich history, beginning with the early settlers from Polynesia who brought their traditions and religions to Hawaii. Over the years, the inhabitants took

discusses the constant fight put up by the Hawaiian men to defend their land, beaches, families, and most importantly, their waves. “On land, Hawaiians were increasingly marginalized from political, social, and economic spheres in the twentieth century. Yet in the ocean, Native surfers secured a position on top of a social hierarchy. Because Hawaiian surfers contended for this autonomous cultural space, they had the freedom to defy colonial prescriptions for how Hawaiian men should behave. As they transgressed

initial 40. Out of this moderately sized group, we will be looking at the Hawaiian monk seal, Southern elephant seal, and the Crabeater seal. Hawaiian Monk Seal Picture found on: http://king-animal.blogspot.com/2013/04/hawaiian-monk-seal.html#.Vjr4NzZdHIU Also known as (Neomonachus schauinslandi or formerly as Monachus schauinslandi) Name Hawaiian Monk Seal Conservation status Critically endangered Location Northwest Hawaiian Islands Weight 300-400 lbs. (Male) 400-600 lbs. (Female) Length 7

Death is part of life that affects everyone regardless of race, tribe, religion or geographical area. Different communities view death in particular and unique ways. Explanations of the traditions of Hawaiians specifically rituals performed during death. The culture of Hawaiians is mostly influenced by their geographical location e.g. their nearness to large water bodies, mountains and valleys. Religion is a tool for answering the mysteries of life related death and is a unifying factor. Religion