Wailau: Storytelling at UH Hilo

Getting from Point A to Point B

Wailau: November 2021

The fall episode of Wailau premieres online Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. and will explore Getting from Point A to Point B. Student Kuʻuhiapo Jeong, along with topic expert Desmon Haumea, canoe culture practitioner, hosts the event.

Wailau spotlights voices and stories that fit the event theme in interesting ways. The fall Wailau showcases these storytellers and stories:

  • Bonnie Irwin, “Getting Lost”
  • Catherine Kalama Becker, “Lessons from The Mother Road”
  • Jon Sakurai-Horita, “The Journey is the Reward”
  • Nikki Gour, “Embracing Opportunity”
  • Tori Matsumoto, “Puzzle Pieces”

Read more about our November Wailau storytellers and hosts


Bonnie Irwin: “Getting Lost

Catherine Kalama Becker: “Lessons from The Mother Road

Jon Sakurai-Horita:
The Journey is the Reward

Nikki Gour:
Embracing Opportunity

Tori Matsumoto:
Puzzle Pieces

View prior Wailau storys at the Archives

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