December’s Hawaiian Proverb of the Month – “I ka wa ma ana ka wa hope.”

By: Kimo Jenkins, Director, Program Development & Implementation Cultural Guide

“I ka wa ma ana ka wa hope”
The future is in the past.

As we leave 2015 behind and look forward to the limitless possibilities that 2016 may bring, this ‘ōleo no‘eau is a reminder to “know where you’ve been in order to proceed”. We must always be cognizant and respectful of all things that have transpired – good or bad. To forget the past is to compromise the future.

Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou – Happy New Year!