THE HISTORY OF LĀNA‘I

In late 2015 and mid 2016 the State of Hawai‘i Department of Education engaged in development of a film series to help inform students across the state about the history of Lāna‘i. In April 2017, the three part series, titles “Historic Sites of Hawai‘i — The History of Lāna‘i (Part 1); The History of Lāna‘i (Part 2)” and “Lāna‘i: Creating a Sustainable Island Community” was released. The film brings a depth of history not previously available in our classrooms to our island population, and shares a rich collection of traditions, history and modern experiences in the community, illustrated with interviews, maps, old photos and modern imagery. The Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center partnered with the DOE, producers and Pūlama Lāna‘i in development of this new series.

Funded by
Hawai‘i Educational Networking Consortium

Narrator – Puakea Nogelmeirer

Producers
Joy Chong Stannard
Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl

Director/Editor
Joy Chong Stannard

Writer
Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl

Videographers/Audio
Sara Miyazono
Barry Nakasone

Narration recording
Edgar Ambrosio

Chants and Music Performed by
Mikala Enfield
Kepā Maly
Onaona Maly
Lāna‘i Elementary School Students

Executive Producer
Barry Nakasone

A production of Video Production &
Distribution OCISS
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education
Copyright, 2017