Transforming Hawai‘i’s justice system through Native Hawaiian cultural practices and values.

Our Framework

Welina mai kākou e nā hoa o ʻEkolu Mea Nui

Welcome to the official website of ʻEkolu Mea Nui. This website has been developed as a resource for our community, providing access to programming for our ʻōpio, and championing the transformation of Hawaiʻiʻs justice system through Native Hawaiian cultural practices and values.

We envision a pono justice system in Hawai‘i that heals and empowers individuals, ‘ohana, and communities.  

Who We Are

WIPCE 2025

WIPCE 2025

Visit us at WIPCE 2025 (Auckland, NZ) for a presentation on Hoʻiwai: A Native Hawaiian Framework for Healing, Justice, and Collective Liberation held on Wednesday, November 19th at 3:45pm in C112

Our Programming

  • Nā ʻŌpio Waiwai

    Nā ʻŌpio Waiwai are our youth ambassadors who have been impacted, directly or indirectly, by the criminal justice system. This initiative is our commitment to breaking cycles of intergenerational incarceration by empowering youth to build strong, hopeful, and purpose-driven futures.

  • Hoʻiwai Innovative Research Institute

    Hoʻiwai is a community-based research institute committed to producing rigorous, culturally grounded research rooted in Native Hawaiian values and ways of knowing.

  • Hoʻiwaiwai Farms & Healing Center - Punaluʻu

    This farm provides a healing opportunity for families to work on the land, commune with the ʻāina and heal through togetherness and hands-on work that provides for the larger lāhui.

  • Crack House - Seeds of Change

    Ekolu Mea Nui’s signature crack seed mix showcases over a dozen different seeds. All proceeds support our work to transform Hawai‘i’s justice system through Native Hawaiian cultural practices and values

Save the Date

Save the date on February 15, 2026 for our upcoming E Hoʻiwaiwai Ē Event.

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