Who we are
A Native Hawaiian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering cultural and educational programming grounded in ʻike Hawaiʻi. Through its innovative STREAMY educational model, the organization fosters an environment where culture and technology thrive together. Operating out of Kapolei, Ka Makani Kāʻili Koa focuses on empowering learners by bridging rich traditional knowledge with modern educational discipline to build strong, resilient community foundations.
Working in close partnership, Ka Makani Kāʻili Koa and Project K4 share learners, standards, and a united conviction that cultural heritage and technological advancement belong in the same room. Project K4—a Hawaiʻi nonprofit corporation—complements this mission by building educational pathways into engineering, interactive entertainment, robotics, aerospace, digital media, and emerging technologies through its D.R.I.V.E. framework. Designed under the motto “Different Paths. Shared Purpose.”, the programs interconnect seamlessly, allowing learners to move between both organizations without starting over; additionally, Ka Makani Kāʻili Koa currently serves as the fiscal sponsor for Project K4 while its federal tax-exemption application remains pending.
Our Initiatives
Diverse pathways connecting STREAMY education, cultural traditions, civic leadership, and community events.
Under The Helmet
Ka Makani Kāʻili Koa, through its Under the Helmet initiative, fosters the personal, professional, and cultural development of youth and communities. Its programs integrate Native Hawaiian cultural values with STREAMY education to provide a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.
Each program is designed to inspire, educate, and empower participants by promoting teamwork, innovation, cultural heritage, sustainability, and ethical decision-making. The aim is a nurturing environment in which learners develop practical skills, explore career pathways, and connect deeply with their cultural roots — contributing to the growth and resilience of their communities.
- • Nā Mea Hoʻohui
- • Mākua Hoʻokipa
- • Panagadal Hoʻoulu
- • ʻŌe Entrepreneurship
- • ʻŌe Real Estate Pathways
Circle of Nation
Circle of Nations serves as Ka Makani Kāʻili Koa’s platform for cross-cultural connection, bringing together Native Hawaiian, Native American, Pacific, and allied communities. Rather than focusing on performance or spectacle, the brand centers on creating meaningful, shared spaces dedicated to authentic learning, mutual respect, and relationship-building.
To support this mission, programming is offered in a variety of flexible formats, ranging from public gatherings and hosted delegation exchanges to interactive classroom workshops, panels, and live practitioner demonstrations. Regardless of the specific setting, every occasion remains unified by a shared commitment to allowing communities to represent themselves and their traditions on their own terms.
Na Kanatona O Osiania
Nā Kanatona o ʻOsiania is an assembly of dynastic and chivalric orders in affiliation with Ka Makani Kāʻili Koa, undertaking humanitarian, philanthropic, eleemosynary, and benevolent work for Native Hawaiians, Oceanic peoples, the Philippines, the Assyrian diaspora, and the stool land of Sefwi Obeng-Mim within the Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Area. Its work has included cultural exchange, water access, education, and health infrastructure.
- • Knights & Dames of Rizal — Maysa ʻOhana Chapter
Nā Koa Hawaiʻi
Nā Koa Hawaiʻi comprises KMKK’s youth and civic formations — structured, uniformed, service-oriented groups that develop discipline, leadership, seamanship, ceremonial capability, and civic responsibility in young people.
- • Nā Koa o ka Mōʻī
- • Leleiohoku Guard
- • Queen's Own Scout Troop 5
- • Kaimiloa Sea Scout 5
Our Activities
| Activities | Description |
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TWICE WEEKLY ~104 sessions a year |
• RC Drift School — Pacific Palisades Community Park, since KMKK’s founding |
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MONTHLY ~12 a year |
• Nā Mea Hoʻohui, INdigenous Games Design and moʻomeheu — Kamaʻāina Sunday, ʻIolani Palace, re-themed each month |
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SEASONAL
across a school year |
• Keʻena Karakuri — volunteer judges and Senior Judge, VEX Robotics competitions |
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ANNUAL once a year |
• Circle of Nations Intertribal Experience • Under the Helmet Scholarship — McKinley and Nānākuli JROTC seniors • Tabletop at Kawaii Kon; e-sports support at Kawaii Kon |
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STANDING continuous |
• Mākua Hoʻokipa — MOA with Hui Mahiʻai ʻĀina since August 2024 • Hawaiʻi Space Voyagers — Queen Liliʻuokalani Trust navigation project • Rainbow Circle — LGBTQIA+ table on Discord |
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