‘Aha Pūnana Leo School

E Ola Ka ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i. "The Hawaiian language shall live"

There are eleven Pūnana Leo on five of the Hawaiian Islands, including the school located at Kawaiaha‘o Church, Pūnana Leo ‘o Kawaiaha‘o. The ‘Aha Pūnana Leo is often said to have the most developed set of Native American language revitalization programs in the United States. From a pioneer group of language nest immersion preschools, the ‘Aha Pūnana Leo has evolved into a non-profit Native Hawaiian family-based educational corporation serving students and family members of all ages with a multitude of programs and functions. We began dedicated to the reestablishment of Hawaiian as a daily, living language. We remain committed to a clear and focused vision: E Ola Ka ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i. "The Hawaiian language shall live".