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

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

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“Seeds of Change” crack seed

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

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Are you ready to join in the biggest battle for criminal legal reform this year? Join @acluhawaii on Monday, 6/22, at 6pm for a virtual advocacy training led by our Smart Justice field organizer Shayna Lonoaea-Alexander and other advocates! Learn abo
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‘Ekolu Mea Nui will be distributing these beautiful masks to formerly incarcerated men, women, and their ‘ohana. Mahalo Piha to Kealopiko, @designerkini, and OHA for helping us keep our community safe. #ekolumeanui #noprisonpandemic
Order #EkoluMeaNui's Seeds of Change crack see TODAY! Just in time for Mother's Day and proceeds directly benefit our mission to transform Hawai‘i’s justice system through ⠀ Native Hawaiian cultural practices and values. Text or order onl
Repost from @reform ・・・ Andrea Circle Bear was only 30 years old. She had underlying medical conditions. She gave birth on a ventilator earlier this month while serving a 26-month sentence for a non-violent drug offense. That sentence became a death
@Every1ne_Hawaii is a collaborative team composed of nextgen influencers from all facets of the Hawaii community, coming together for the purpose of engaging, empowering and activating Hawaii’s next generation. We at #EkoluMeaNui express our de
Arizona has almost 10 times the number of cases of COVID-19 as Hawaii. As of Sunday afternoon, there were nearly 5,000 cases statewide and 247 cases in Pinal County, where Saguaro is located.⠀ ⠀ Families and friends have been told by loved incarcerat
#ScaredFor: If you’re worried about a loved one behind bars — you are not alone. Dozens of people are sending @reform powerful video messages about loved ones they’re #scaredfor and @ekolu.mea.nui is joining in. If you’re #sc
Repost from @reform ・・・ 🚨This is not a drill. This is not a joke. This is not an exaggeration 🚨 100,000 people behind bars could die of #COVID19 if we don't take action today. It's IMPOSSIBLE to practice social distancing in overcrowded jails &