Healing through art. Resilience through story. Connection through care.
AHAS (Archive for Health, Arts, and Spirit) is a collective of educators, artists, and cultural leaders working at the intersection of arts, healing, and community care.
The AHAS mission is to facilitate resilience programs, collaboration and research that explore the intersections of health, arts, and spiritual well-being.
Rooted in Hawaiʻi and expanding beyond, we offer trauma-informed consulting, creative evaluation, and professional learning to help communities build systems of care that last.
ACTIVE PROGRAMS
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Hawaii Youth Poet Laureate
Applications Open until Feb 28
The Hawaiʻi State Youth Poet Laureate competition has reopened submissions for the first time since 2024, offering youth poets across the state a chance to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Click to Learn More. -
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Culturally Grounded Arts-Based Wellness Tools for Those who Support Families
This FREE series offers live virtual sessions and on-demand options for those who support children and families. Expect grounding, moon-guided reflection, and simple restorative practices.
Live Virtual Sessions (9:00–9:45 AM HST):
• January 30, 2026
• February 20, 2026
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Family Strengthening
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Hawaii Arts & Health Network
SEE MORE ABOUT THE 2026 COHORT AND UPCOMING EVENTS
The Hawaii Health and Arts Network (HAHN) provides training, peer learning, and direct mentorship in trauma-informed arts practice. The network supports arts workers in recognizing their essential role in community recovery and well-being.
Honoring Healthy Relationships Conference: Jan 23, 2026
Mahalo to everyone who joined us for Honoring Healthy Relationships: Primary Sexual Violence Prevention Conference.
Resources from the conference are available on the Event Page - ahas.org/honoringhealthyrelationships
What we offer
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Healing-Centered Professional Development Workshops
Professional development for trauma-informed, culturally grounded practice.
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Participatory, Culturally responsive learning & impact
Participatory, story-based methods that measure what matters, with communities, not just about them.
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Story-Based Design & Strategy for Community Impact
Co-created programs, gatherings, and learning spaces that uplift resilience, healing, and connection.
What People Are Saying
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"AHAS is uniquely positioned to address local trauma with culturally grounded healing strategies and national influence. Their work centers the arts as a vehicle for recovery and systemic resilience."
— Danica Rosengren, Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
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"AHAS offers a visionary model rooted in cultural traditions and creative innovation. Their work helps communities heal with depth, dignity, and imagination."
- Joan Osato, Youth Speaks
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“AHAS supports healing, restoration, and community-centered research rooted in Hawaiian values. Their work is helping build a foundation for future resilience across Hawaiʻi."
— Kalikolehuanani Kaʻauamo, The Maile Grove
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"AHAS doesn’t just create programs. They help us imagine what’s possible after crisis and uplift the cultural heart of recovery."
— Travis Kaululāʻau Thompson, Educator and Organizer
