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Culture-based higher education and career exploration and training for Native Hawaiian youth and young adults, ages 15 - 30, who want to:

  • reach their highest potential

  • increase their academic and cultural knowledge, skills and competencies

  • advance and normalize Hawaiian language and culture

  • mālama and aloha ʻāina

  • earn post-secondary mirco-credentials in diverse areas of study

  • prepare for a life of financial security

  • raise their families in Hawaiʻi nei

  • gain essential life and healthy living skills

  • explore and train in careers of their choice, including Kanaka Entrepreurship

  • contribute to economic interdependence and a sustainable Hawaiʻi

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JOIN US ON A TRANSFORMATIVE, TWO-YEAR, SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING JOURNEY THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER!

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about us

EA Ecoversity is a Hawaiian culture-based higher education and career training program that provides blended online & offline learning in an atmosphere of aloha.
Designed for Native Hawaiians ages 15-30, EA Ecoversityʻs TUITION-FREE, personalized  program, offers opportunities to earn diverse micro-credentials, engage in paid internships and hands-on exploration and research in the environment.

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FOUR PRIMARY areas of study

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MAHI

CAREER EXPLORATION & TRAINING

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OLA PONO

21st CENTURY HEALTH & LIFESKILLS

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KUMUPAʻA

HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE &  CULTURE

FOUNDATIONS

ALOHA ʻĀINA

RELATIONSHIP TO LAND

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Validation of Learning

  • Micro-Credentials validating successful completion of courses

  • Digital Badges attesting to Kumupaʻa, Mahi, Ola Pono & Aloha ʻĀina Proficiencies

  • EA Ecoversity Diploma after completion of all 4 Badges and Hōʻike

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What our learners say:

"EA Ecoversity has given me access to a wider range of people and networking opportunities. I have learned so much already about Hawaiian protocols and customs. Recently, I got into contact with someone teaching programming through creating video games. This connection will prove to be pivotal in my progression as an entrepreneur."

- Mālama Mckeague

"I come from a small town with little opportunities and when I heard about this program, I thought it would be a perfect chance to gain experience I never had but wanted."

- Tuupua Helekahi

"I have enjoyed the opportunity to participate with other learners on the ʻŌlelo Noʻeau Team.  I also developed a more concise vision of marketing techniques with a deeper understanding for my majority customer demographic through the Kanaka Enterpreneurship class."

    

- Vei Kuliha'apai

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want more info?

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Krisha Zane is EA Ecoversityʻs Administrator, responsible for day to day operations, and working directly with our learners to help them navigate our program. As a cultural practitioner of hula, Krisha is an avid hula dancer, and an ʻūniki ʻailolo graduate of Unukupukupu. Krisha has studied business finance and Hawaiian studies at UH Hilo and applied her skills working in accounting, data analysis, and non-profit management. She is also passionate about food sustainability, soil regeneration through biochar, and the perpetuation of the Hawaiian culture.

Krisha Zane

  • FRIDAY 7-13-2018
    8:00 am Breakfast 8:30 am Gathering at Kahumana Entrance 9:00 am Opening Protocol Hoʻolauna - Introductions Aha ʻAwa - Ceremony Check-In Star House and Hale Rafael 12:00 pm Ahaʻaina - Meal 2:00 pm Whole Group Gathering - Themed small group discussions and planning 5:30 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Kanikapila, Haʻi Moʻolelo - Bring a Story. Bring a song Overnight stay at Kahumana ( we have room for 30 people ).
  • SATURDAY 7-14-2018
    7:30 am Opening Protocol 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am Wehewehe ( 5 min synopsis of yesterdayʻs discussions ) 10:30 am Informal five-person discussions and planning 12:00 pm Lunch 1:30 pm Presentations of Plans and Lg. Group Discussion 5:00 pm Closing Protocol 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Kanikapila, Haʻi Moʻolelo Overnight only for Pacific and Non-Oʻahu residents
  • SUNDAY 7-15-2018 Third Quarter EA Ecoversity Design Team Meeting (Everyone Welcome!)
    7:30 am Morning Protocol 8:00 am Holoholo kai 11:00 am Brunch Kahumana Cafe 12:00 pm EA Ecoversity Design Team Meeting 4:00 pm Closing Protocol 5:00 pm Check Out Hale Rafael
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