Our Hana Ho'okō
Hana ho`okō is a Hawaiian term meaning commitment. It is through committing ones self to their kuleana (responsibility) that the true conviction of their actions are tested.
The Native Hawaiian Genealogy Society (NHGSoc) is committed to ensuring that the important work of studying and preserving the mo'okū'auhau (genealogy) of the Kānaka Māoli (Native Hawaiian) people, has a place in this world where such work can grow and prosper. We feel it is important that there be an organization which focuses solely on this work. To accomplish this, we strongly believe that we must lay out our commitment, not only to ourselves, our members and our wahi noho like o ka po`e (community), but also to ākua. We are dedicated to improving and teaching the work of preserving the mo'okū'auhau (genealogy) of the Kānaka Māoli (Native Hawaiian) people through the collaborative work of our members. We are not affiliated with any political, cultural or religious organizations. We share ideas, strategies, processes, techniques and data related to the study and research of our individual and shared mo`okūauhau. NHGSoc is for serious genealogists, whether professional or non-professional who know and love this important work. NHGSoc was established because working on ones mo'okū'auhau is established as a necessary part of being Hawaiian, as taught by our nā kūpuna (ancestors). Through such work we seek guidance mai nā kūpuna mai (from the ancestors) and ho`opōmaikaʻi (seek/ask for blessing). This is a collaborative “living” environment, its success depends on the participation of its members, the inclusion of others and awareness by our wahi noho like o ka po`e. Through collaborative efforts, we all can grow together. Our Pōhaku
Pōhaku is a Hawaiian word meaning foundation; a foundation of beliefs, a core set of values that one places upon themselves and the work that they do. It is the value that we hold for others within our `ohana (family) and wahi noho like o ka po`e (community).
NHGSoc is grounded in a set of values and core concepts which we practice in the work that we conduct. These values and core concepts are rooted in Hawaiian culture; preserving them for future generations and ensuring they are practiced by all, is important. We would like to share these with you and ask that you put forth these practices, live these values and share in these core concepts with everyone you interact with throughout your life.
Lōkahi is a Hawaiian word that relfects a balance and unity of all parts of the wider universe; a vision set forth by those who seek this balance of all parts in an effort to guide one toward their destiny in life, their kuleana or responsibility.
NHGSoc has a specific vision rooted in a set of long-term goals that we are set to accomplish through the active participation of our members. These long-term goals include: Universal Hawaiian Genealogy Database A single internet database allowing one to connect their family tree with other family trees to form the “Big Tree” we all belong to as Hawaiians. Universal Name Index Every person in the Big Tree will be given a main global name and unique identifier number so we can cross reference all names in their individual databases with alternate spellings, alternate chiefly titles, etc. Many times the ancestor you are looking for appears under other names in the main references. The Universal Name Index will help you find these other names (including married names and/or misspellings). Hawaiian Genealogy Wiki Like Wikipedia but for Hawaiian Genealogy—this tool would include individual pages for individual people, so you can contribute biographical data, stories, pictures, etc. People can write, edit, collaborate and bring together the pieces of the puzzle. The names will be linked to the aforementioned Universal Name Index. Blood Quantum Calculator An application and/or group of volunteers to help Native Hawaiians (members of our group or not) determine their blood quantum level. How You Can Help
If you have or know someone with knowledge and/or resources that would assist in the development of the tools listed above, please contact the NHGS officers through the Contact Us section of this website.
Are you involved with or administer over a similar group with a focus on the mo`olelo (history) & mo`okū`auhau (genealogy) of the Kānaka Māoli (Native Hawaiian)? If so, use the Contact Us section of this website to inform us of your group/organization.
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