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Recent Stories

Empowering Professional Growth
At Kamaile Academy in Waiʻanae, the spirit of dedication and community service shines through the efforts of our educators. Among them is Chassidy Kaaihue, a 2nd grade special education teacher whose commitment to fostering student success has made a profound impact on the school and community.

Empowering Young Entrepreneurs
Chloe (14) and Emma (12) Colandrea, young entrepreneurs with a passion for creation, joined the INPEACE Center for Entrepreneurship program to turn their school-project pop-up mākeke into a thriving business, Pua Mau Loa. The program’s proactive and supportive approach inspired them to commit fully, providing tailored assistance to meet their specific needs.in its 30-year history of empowering communities.

INPEACE Purchases Former Kaiser Permanente Clinic in West Oʻahu
Nānākuli, HI —The Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE) is proud to announce its purchase of the former Kaiser Permanente Nānāikeola Clinic in Nānākuli. The 1.4- acre site and 15,000-square-foot building will become INPEACE’s official headquarters, the first
in its 30-year history of empowering communities.

Preschool Experiences Rooted in Hawaiian Culture
The following in an excerpt from the January 2, 2025 Ka Wai Ola article written by Annabelle Le Jeune. Caregivers are a child’s first and most important teachers so preschool

Supporting Families Through a Culturally Grounded Home Visiting Program
Hi‘ilei which means “to carry in the arms” in Hawaiian, embodies the nurturing and supportive nature of the services we offer to families through home visits and culturally grounded interventions.

Empowering Early Literacy: INPEACE’s Approach to Education in Hawaii
The INPEACE Early Literacy Institute (ELI), an initiative which intertwines Hawaiian culture with the vital mission of nurturing early literacy. The program spans several locations across the islands, including Hilo, Waiʻanae, Nānākuli, Kapolei, and the island of Kauai. This program, deeply rooted in evidence-based practices, embraces the concept of “shared literacy” to cultivate children’s language skills through inclusive learning methods.