Ahupua‘a, Fishponds and Lo‘i
1992
90 min
Overview
The Hawaiian system of land use allowed access to all resources in the ahupua‘a, a land division that stretched from mountain to sea. Within the ahupua‘a, highly specialized technologies such as fishponds and lo‘i kalo (taro gardens) ensured an abundance of food. Our Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) ancestors achieved a rare balance between meeting their needs and enhancing the productivity of the land and sea. Their social system ensured survival from generation to generation.
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Documentary
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Cast
Crew
Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina
Director
Joan Lander
Director
Puhipau
Director
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