Malama Writing Hui
Malama Writing Hui cohorts align with the timing of the malama (moon cycle). The hui aims to nourish creative practice rooted in ʻāina (land) through sensory explorations and prompts connected to kaulana mahina (phases of the moon).
The inaugural offering in Dec 2025 brought together artists and leaders from across Oceania, Hawaiʻi, and the US Continent in creative and cultural exchange. We are incredibly excited to be growing a creative community of Pacific Island creatives locally, in diaspora, and across Oceania.
Join our next malama!
3. Feb 18–Mar 19 (registration opens early Feb 2026)
2. Jan 19–Feb 17
1: Dec 19–Jan 18
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Hear from our Hui
"At the end of this hui
I am feeling..."
Inspired to continue to observe the cycles of mahina:
its relationship with [the] creative/intuitive processes (internal) and reflection of creative action in the community (external).
"Would you recommend this hui to others?"
I highly recommend this writing hui!
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It challenges your creativity
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Gets you back into the vibes of journaling
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Emotionally regulates yourself
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Makes you more aware of your senses
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Community! You get to meet amazing people
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Is online!
"My key takeaways from this
hui are..."
Ritual in writing and kilo–a system/understanding that exists to help move through the world and these difficult times; a way to appreciate the beauty and practice
aloha ʻāina.
"At the end of this hui
I am feeling..."
Grateful to Nawahine and fellow participants for the space and for sharing creative impressions & process. I feel I'll continue to develop more consistent and thorough kilo practice.
"At the end of this hui
I am feeling..."
Enlightened; brave; prepared
"At the end of this hui
I am feeling..."
I've only scratched the surface but I know there are depths to plumb. Like I shared in [the last] session, I am facing some discomfort with the questions around home that have arisen, but I think this work can help me find my way through the challenge.