06/24/2026
Introducing INIHKD 2026 Keynote Speaker Kaina Makua.
Kaina Makua is a Native Hawaiian educator, farmer, entrepreneur, and community leader dedicated to youth development, cultural preservation, and workforce readiness.
A 2002 graduate of Waimea High School, Kaina attended Kapiʻolani Community College before earning a B.A. in Hawaiian Studies from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He later completed the Ho’okulāiwi Master of Education in Teaching program in 2009, specializing in Secondary Hawaiian Language education.
After teaching Hawaiian language for 10 years, Kaina left the classroom in 2014 to start a poi company and farm 10 acres of loʻi kalo. He later co-founded Kumanoikeala o Makaweli, a nonprofit focused on empowering youth through cultural education, leadership development, and workforce readiness.
Kaina believes that tradition and innovation can work together to strengthen communities and create meaningful opportunities for the next generation.
🔗 Register for INIHKD 2026 today using the link in bio or at inihkd.com/registration
06/17/2026
⏳ Early Bird pricing ends June 30.
Join us in Rarotonga, Cook Islands for INIHKD 2026: Reclaiming Indigenous Ecologies of Love for Future Generations.
🌴 Limited conference capacity due to the size of the island
🌺 Connect with Indigenous scholars, practitioners, artists, students, and community leaders from around the world
📅 November 9–13, 2026
If you've been thinking about attending, now is the time to secure your place.
Register before June 30 to take advantage of Early Bird pricing.
🔗 Register via the link in bio or at inihkd.com/registration
06/16/2026
Why attend INIHKD 2026: Reclaiming Indigenous Ecologies of Love for Future Generations this November in Rarotonga?
The reasons are endless! Slide through to learn more. ✨
Early Bird closes June 30th and capacity is limited. It’s time to register!
🔗 Sign up at inihkd.com/registration or using the link in bio.
🗓️ 9-13 November, 2026
📍Rarotonga, Cook Islands
