WAI'ANAE HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB

WWW.waianaehcc.org 

Welcome - our history and goals

The Wai'anae Hawaiian civic club (WHCC) is a native Hawaiian non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization founded on June 15th, 1935 by residents of the Wai'anae community who dedicated themselves to the advancement of native Hawaiians through education and the preservation of it's native culture.

On April 6th, 1966, the WHCC became a chartered member of the national Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs and the Oahu Council, and began it's journey to preserve, protect, and perpetuate continuity of it's native culture and traditions.

WHCC adheres to it's motto, "ua mau ke o ka 'aina i ka pono". (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness), and mission to support education for native Hawaiians and to understand, know, and practice our culture. Also, to be kind and supportive of each other.

Today, the clubs goals are to share our knowledge with the Wai'anae community by creating and fostering a spirit of friendly relations among it's members; to promote the theory and practice of the principles of good government and citizenship; to take an active interest in the civic, commercial, social, and moral welfare of our community; to preserve ancient historical data, songs, and use of the Hawaiian language; and to assist in the education of those with Hawaiian ancestry.

WHCC's community involvment includes stewardship of the Ku'ilioloa Heiau, (a sacred place of worship and center of learning from ancient masters in the arts of celestial navigation and fishing to name a few), located at Poka'i Bay Beach Park, Waianae, and of a voyaging canoe named E Ala which serves as an educational seafaring vehicle that enables children throughout Hawai'i the opportunity to apply classroom style instruction of math and science and practice "hands on" the wayfaring science of our ancestors.

WHCC's educational mission is fulfilled through it's many dedicated volunteers and partners throughout Hawaii.