Every 2nd Wednesday 7PM AU, 8AM+ EU

Member-led Learning

A unique member-led learning space where Practitioners explore our Hawaiian Lineage Teachings through topics framed by an ʻōlelo noʻeau - "Wisdom Sayings" of the Kūpuna/Elders. Itʻs a Learning Community of Non-Hawaiian Practitioners.

How the Community Learning Works

Learning inside the Hawaiian Studies Community unfolds differently from a traditional course. Rather than fixed lessons alone, study is shaped through a shared exploration of teachings, practitioner questions, and the themes that naturally arise from the ʻōlelo noʻeau we are studying.

Inside the Learning Community

Members contribute insights, experiences, and questions, allowing topics to evolve organically while remaining grounded within authentic cultural frameworks. This creates a learning environment that is both guided and flexible — structured through tradition, yet responsive to the needs of practitioners. Over time, this approach builds deeper understanding, stronger practitioner confidence, and a meaningful connection with the Teachings.

What's on Offer:

Membership is limited to 15 Hauamana, creating an intimate and supportive learning space. Guided by Kumu Paʻa Nālani, sessions combine structured Teachings with open discussion where members can ask questions, try out ideas, explore the Teachings, and receive guidance on integrating them into their personal lives and practitioner work. This is not simply "completing a course", but an ongoing space for learning, personal development, and practitioner growth — with direct access to a Lineage Kumu, something that is rarely available and increasingly hard to come by.

Member-led Learning

The Teachings shared within the Hawaiian Studies Community come from our living Lineage - actively practiced on Molokai today. These Teachings have been preserved and passed down through 51 Generations, supported by our well-recognised Moʻokūʻauhau (school genealogy) that maintains the continuity of our Teaching Tradition.

Inside the Learning Space

  1. Welina Mai Kākou

  2. 😊Welina: HĀLAU MEMBERS

  3. 🙏🏽 Welina: HUI COMMUNITY FORUM

  4. 🎥 NĀ WIKIO/VIDEOS: WELO/April - HINAIAʻELEʻELE/July 2025

  5. 🗣️ OLI - Chant Kōkua

  6. Haumāna: YOUR CLUB EXCLUSIVES 🤩

We warmly welcome you to our Hālau. Join now and we can start building enriching experiences together.

  • $40.00 / month

A Moment to Reflect

Where might your practice be six months or a year from now with ongoing study, guidance, and connection with other practitioners? And where might it be without that space for continued learning? Only you can decide whether the Hawaiian Studies Community is the right place for your next stage of growth.

FAQ

  • Are all Session live with Kumu Paʻa Julia Nālani?

    ʻAE/YES! No recordings and ad hoc drop ins by me. I am very hands-on and accessible. My motivation is to help you to learn, understand and apply. Youʻll soon experience this for yourself.

  • Do I have to come to every Session?

    Yes and no - I ask you to try and come to every class. You can miss one class/month but not all of them. This is so I can track your learning and understanding. Classes are recorded & stay live for you for a 3 month period. Youʻll find out quickly that you WANT to make sure you can come and youʻll miss your group when youʻre not with us.

  • Is it like doing a Course?

    The Hawaiian Studies Community (HSC) is a place of "formal informal" learning ʻohana style. Thereʻs a structure and at the same time it is Membership-driven. Thereʻs things we want to make sure you know and get straight on, and thereʻs things that youʻll want to know and clear up. Perfect partnership!

  • Do I need to have studied with the Hālau before or any Hālau for that matter?

    ʻaole/no - everyone finds their own starting point and because itʻs community learning, the community helps you to learn. If youʻre curious and want to join a course, then you can do that too and have the Membership help your learning jouney.

  • Is it competitive and will I feel out of place?

    No, itʻs a learning community and everyone is at a different stage. Itʻs this that helps us all to learn. The HSC is the hub of the broader Hālau. The Hālau runs well because everyoneʻs learning and applying what we learn. Everyone works to create a place that feels warm, welcoming and supported. As the Kumu I make sure Iʻm not an "anonymous" Kumu who only turns up now and then. I am with you for as long as you want to stay in the Community (or Course) that you do.

  • Who do I contact if I still have questions? Kumu?

    Yes - you can send me - Kumu Julia Nalani - a message via email and I will respond to you quickly and arrange a conversation if itʻs needed.

  • When and what time are classes?

    Class is on Wednesdays - AU & EU, at 7:00pm AUS Time. The Hālau class times are for haumana/students mostly in Australia, Oceana and Europe. Our Hawaiian Hālau looks after mainland USA and Hawaii - their offerings are timezone friendly if youʻre in the USA.