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Ahupuaʻa Stewards Leadership Program

April 6, 2025

Presented in partnership with UH Maui College and Kamehameha Schools.

Dates: June 10 – July 17, 2025 (Tuesdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. & Thursdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Join this summer 2025 program for high school students on Maui to learn to develop and implement environmental decisions informed by ahupuaʻa systems. Goals include:

  • Leadership development: Fostering Maui Nui sustainability and resilience through ‘āina-based education and indigenous knowledge for future and emerging leaders in conservation and natural resource pathways.
  • Applied learning: Creating opportunities for students to experience a range of hands-on STEM concepts to support career exploration and discovery of their passion and purpose.
  • Mentorship: Cultivating relationships within the systems through mentoring with conservation leaders.

FREE TRAINING with 100% tuition Sponsorship and a $1,000 student stipend upon completion. For participants aged 16-18. For more information and to apply, visit the website.

For questions, contact Nicolette van der Lee at nhv@hawaii.edu or (808) 948-3300