Our collaborative approach
In the mainstream media, most decisions are made individually, within the newsroom, and without transparency or accountability to community. We wanted to flip that model.
In 2023, we began inviting community members — from loko iʻa (fishpond) stewards, to kumu ʻŌlelo (language teachers), to community organizers — to help us co-create Kaheāwai Media.
We ended up with a web of groups that collectively steward our work and ensure we stay accountable to our values and community.
Hoa moʻolelo
Storytelling partners
Community organizations who guide our storytelling projects.
ʻAha Kuleana
Strategy council
Community leaders who guide our operational and financial practices.
ʻAha Moʻolelo
Storytelling council
Community leaders who select and review our partners and stories
Papa Noʻeau
Expert advisors
Experts and practitioners who advise us on specific topics.
