It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani–the world renowned college of Hawaiian language known for its efforts to revitalize the Hawaiian language and support other indigenous peoples across the globe in their efforts revitalize their own indigenous language and culture.

Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani was established in 1997 at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, it being the first Hawaiian language college in the world. The college and program was named for Chiefess Ruth Keʻelikōlani Keanolani Kanāhoahoa in honor of her steadfast, immovable, and fearless support of the Hawaiian language and culture.

Built on a wide foundation of traditional knowledge passed down throughout the generations, the students, faculty, and staff of Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani continually strive to realize the vision of the college for the betterment of all who reside in Hawaiʻi.

At Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, the Hawaiian language is conitnually being brought to the forefront through the complete operation of the college and program and the exchange of discourse and instruction amongst students, faculty, and staff solely through the medium of the Hawaiian language

So come, join us, and see all that Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani has to offer.

ʻO ka ʻŌlelo ke Kaʻā o ka Mauli. [Language is the fiber that binds us together]

naʻu mau nō,