Saturday, October 17, 2026
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College (UHMC)
I ka ʻōlelo nō ke ola In Language There Is Life, an interactive arts, healing, and wellness gathering grounded in language, story, culture, creativity, and collective care.
Rather than a traditional conference, the day will include opportunities to move, make, listen, reflect, rest, learn, and connect.
Check back for updated information on Presenters and Activities.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Schedule Overview
7:00AM- 7:40AM • E Ala Ē sunrise gathering at Kahului Harbor
8:00AM • Check-in, Light Breakfast, Welcome
8:30AM • Opening Protocol
9:00–9:40AM • Opening Presentation
9:40 - 12:15PM • Break Outs/ Interactive Workshops
12:15–12:45 PM • Lunch
12:45–1:15 PM • Reflection Group and Closing Circle
Special Support for Teachers
Teachers from wildfire-affected communities of Lahaina and Kula areas attend for free!
2025 Program Highlights
Welcome Protocol & Hōʻolauna led by The Maile Grove
Keynote Panel featuring Moses Goods - of Chief of War- and Youth Speaks poets on oral tradition, resilience, and literacy as pathways to healing
Facilitators: Co-led by AHAS and The Maile Grove, with partners from Youth Speaks and UHMC. Our facilitation team includes educators, cultural practitioners, and arts integration specialists with decades of combined experience in Hawaiʻi schools and communities. Together, we bring expertise in Hawaiian language and culture, trauma-informed practice, arts-based learning, social-emotional learning, and classroom management—all grounded in research-based, culturally sustaining approaches.
Presented in partnership with AHAS: Archive for Health, Arts & Spirit, Hawaii Arts & Health Network, and UHMC English Department