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Mālama and Lōkahi
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June 2022

The Power of Pilina

"Kind, compassionate, respectful relationships heal us,

refresh us and release us to share our gifts with this world.

- Dr. Gail Silva, Compassionate Koolaupoko

Pilina, the invisible, yet palpable bond that is created as we share time and space together, and hold one another in the most sacred light possible, as in the reciprocal loving relationship of a parent and child. Although Pilina builds the energies between us, it starts with a foundation of Aloha within us.

With time, this energetic bond deepens as we laugh and play together, stand by each other during hard times, encourage one another, care for one another, learn and serve together. Itʻs a foundation of our interdependent culture, including our bond with ʻĀina, our Kupuna and Ke Akua.

Kind, compassionate, respectful relationships heal us, refresh us, restore us and release us to share our gifts with this world. Once established, these relationships know no bounds and transcend the physical. We send our aloha over thousands of miles and feel the love of each other and our ʻāina no matter where we have traveled.

When we have a foundation of trust, our bond can deepen with one another even when we have to set boundaries. However, this only happens when we take the time to carefully hear, hold, and understand each otherʻs moʻolelo, and the moʻolelo of our ancestors. Only then can we withstand the storms of difficult conversations which may allow us to repair, re-imagine and re-emerge better than before.

We sometimes underestimate the power of small moments with one another. Today, we can remember the wisdom of our kupuna who knew that talking story and connecting with each other was just as important as eating, sleeping and exercising.

Gail Silva, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who serves as the Windward District’s Educational Specialist for Compassionate Ko’olaupoko. She works with DOE and community leaders to strengthen a culturally attuned, trauma-informed community in a variety of roles and projects. As a native Hawaiian health scholar, she is committed to serving the needs of the Ko’olaupoko community where she grew up.

Dr. Silva maintains a part-time private practice, where she works primarily with women and children who have histories of trauma, anxiety and/or depression. Dr. Silva attended University of Hawaii and Chaminade University before earning her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Hawaii School of Professional Psychology. She enjoys spending time in nature and with her ʻohana, which includes two grown daughters and two precious granddaughters.

Enrolling Soon for
FALL 2022 SCHOOL YEAR
coming in July at thepaf.org/malama21st
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Keolu's Mālama students performing at the year end Spring Festival "E nānā ī ke ao hou"/
(Look to the New Dawn)

Blanche Pope students perform Oiwi E at this year's ho‘ike.

Mālama's unsung heroes at Keolu EL - Our teachers! (from left: Ms. Roxanne, Ms. Sally, Uncle Walt and Ms. Mimi)

Keolu's Mālama students watch as their ahupua‘a models get tested at Waikalua Loko I‘a.

At PAF's Waikalua Loko I’a we struggle with the King Tides as we building up our 400-year-old kuapa wall.
Will you help us?

La Ohana Loko I‘a
A family workday at Waikalua
July 16, 2022, 8 a.m. to 12 noon

The ʻOhana Corner

We hope to encourage and equip you to help your child succeed -- not just at school, but for life. We will try to answer your questions and share resources with you so
you can decide what's best for you, your child and family.

Hawaiian Phrase of the Month

‘U‘uku ka hana, ‘u‘uku ka loa‘a
Little work, little gain.

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Hear from the director of the Stanford Early Life Stress Research Program, and his colleague Dr. Hilit Kletter, psychologist and director of the Stress and Resilience Clinic for suggestions how to help children process recent tragedies.

Stanford Insights

Mālama ‘Āina

Gardening is a GREAT summer activity that produces tasty food that you can then eat with family and friends! It reduces your carbon footprint when you grow your own veggies, and gives you the "Farm to Table" experience of trying out new foods with high nutritional value because it's fresh!

Here are some tips for easy ways to make gardening more “green:”

The next time you boil pasta, vegetables, or hard boiled eggs, use the strained water in your garden. Not only will you save some water, the nutrition left in the water will help your plants grow!

Water smartly. Give your garden a drink during the coolest part of the day, so more water has a chance to seep into the ground before it evaporates.

Use a manual mower. Switching to a non-gas-powered mower, even every other time you mow, not only saves you money but also means less toxic gasses going into the air.

JIF PEANUT BUTTER RECALL!

Remember all incoming 7th graders must be Vaxxed for school!

Recipe of the Month!
Hearty Chicken Chili

Ingredients:

6 Chicken Thighs, boneless and skinless, cubed

1 Yellow Onion, medium

2 tbsp. Garlic, minced

1 cup Water

2 Chicken Bouillon cubes

1 can Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Green Chiles (14.5oz)

1 can Whole Kernel Corn (8.75oz)

2 tbsp. Chili Powder

1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

Chop up boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite sized cube pieces.

Dice one medium onion and garlic.

Add just enough water to cover the bottom of your pot to keep the chicken from sticking. No oil is necessary.

Heat pot on high heat.

Once water begins to boil, add chicken, onion and garlic into the pot.

Add two cubes of chicken bouillon to the pot.

Let chicken cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Lower cooking heat to medium-high heat.

Add diced tomatoes and corn. (Do not drain.)

Continue to stir occasionally and add chili powder and crushed red pepper flakes.

Allow chili to simmer for several minutes and continue to stir occasionally.

Lower heat to keep chili warm until you are ready to serve.

Notes

For a low salt alternative, look for reduced sodium Chicken Bouillon. If you desire you may add more Chili Powder depending on taste. You can also omit the Red Pepper Flakes from the chili if you desire.

YOUR COVID RESOURCES

Places to Go,
People to See,
Things to Do!

Activities Online!

Lomilomi! In person or virtual workshop hosted by Keiki o Ka ‘Āina
June 22 at 6pm.

More Workshops Here!

Meals will be served M-F (except June 10 and July 4) at select schools, free of charge over the summer to any children ages 18 years and younger at 83 public schools.

Find a School Free Meal

High School Students: HYFC is looking for council members for the upcoming school year

(HYFC) is a group of motivated students from public, charter, and independent high schools from across Hawai‘i with a mission to engage youth in policy and systems change efforts that result in a just and equitable local food system for a healthier Hawai‘i.
APPLY by July 1

Apply to be a council member!

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Mālama 21st Century Community Learning Center is brought to you through a generous grant from the Hawaii Department of Education.

June 2022 Newsletter

At PAF's Waikalua Loko I’a we struggle with the King Tides as we building up our 400-year-old kuapa wall. Will you help us?

La Ohana Loko I‘a A family workday at Waikalua July 16, 2022, 8 a.m. to 12 noon

Hawaiian Phrase of the Month

‘U‘uku ka hana, ‘u‘uku ka loa‘aLittle work, little gain.

‘Hear from the director of the Stanford Early Life Stress Research Program, and his colleague Dr. Hilit Kletter, psychologist and director of the Stress and Resilience Clinic for suggestions how to help children process recent tragedies.