Aloha ʻĀina - Wikipedia Aloha ʻĀina, which means "love of the land", [1] is a central idea of Native Hawaiian thought, cosmology and culture Aloha ʻāina brings a perspective that pervades many aspects of life Its ecological and cultural orientations are founded upon a sense of being connected to all living things
Hawaiian Word of the Week: ʻĀina - University of Hawaii System “I chose the word ʻāina because the earth is incredibly important to the Hawaiian people Land is something that is sacred and brings the community together to bond over, and is a major part of the Hawaiian religion and way of life ” — Sophia Mastroleo, Early College Student, Hawaiian 101, Hawaiʻi Community College
‘Āina - Land Sea - The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Our Mana i Mauli Ola Strategic Plan recognizes the connection that Native Hawaiians have to the ʻāina as a foundational strength To our kūpuna, the land was life Imbued with mana, our ʻāina provides everything we need to survive
Aloha Āina: Embracing the Hawaiian Spirit of Stewardship Ancient Hawaiians understood how to create balance and harmony between people and the earth—wisdom passed down through the concept of aloha ʻāina For ancient and modern Hawaiians, the land has never been viewed as a resource to exploit
Aloha ‘Āina | Love of the Land - Our Work in “ʻĀina,” the Hawaiian word for “land,” means that which feeds It encompasses the Hawaiian worldview of a reciprocal and familial relationship between people and land Connection to ʻāina is essential to the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of Native Hawaiians
AINA | Hand Crafted Clothing and Accessories for Women Aina is a story created over decades by crafting premium and versatile indigenous Indian wear, fit for women across all spheres Aina lauds our culture, magnifies our roots, and celebrates the quintessential Indian experience of womanhood
‘ĀINA | ainamomona For Native Hawaiians ‘āina (land) is our eldest ancestor ʻĀina is that which sustains us and has sustained us for countless generations Our ‘āina loved us first, and as such it is the kuleana of all Hawaiian people to protect, enhance, and aloha ‘āina, no matter the cost
Aina: The Heartbeat of Hawaiian Culture - Mythology WorldWide 'Aina is a Hawaiian word that encompasses more than just land It refers to the land, the resources it provides, the spiritual connection to the land, and the cultural values associated with it