Tuesday, June 24: Polynesian Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrived Tuesday on Ra’iātea, an island north-west of Tahiti. Our @maheatv recaps the special ceremony that took place as the canoes arrived off shore at Marae Taputapuātea in Raʻiātea at 9 a.m., completing a three-week voyage from their departure point in Hilo, Hawai’i. Read the full story by tapping the link in our bio. #HNN #HINews (Disclaimer: @maheatv is on an isolated island where there is very limited internet access, hen

Herb Kawainui Kāne, a visionary and founding member of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, believed in the power of the canoe to reconnect Hawaiians to their cultural roots. 🌺 As we gear up for Hōkūleʻa’s 50th birthday, we celebrate Herb’s legacy—his dedication to reviving traditional voyaging and honoring our ancestors. It wasn’t just about the journey to Tahiti; it was about a movement to restore pride in our heritage and wayfinding. 🌊🌌 | Hōkūleʻa Crew