Rooted in ‘Āina.
Growing Community.

Perpetuating Native Hawaiian values, strengthening ʻohana,
and cultivating a sustainable future for generations.

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‘O Maku'u Ke Kahua

‘O Maku'u Ke Kahua

Our Mo‘olelo,
Our Kahua

Established in 2019 by kamaʻāina of the Makuʻu Farmers Hawaiian Homestead Association and co-founded by Paula and Lauae Kekahuna, ʻO Makuʻu Ke Kahua is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to perpetuating Native Hawaiian values and traditions.

Rooted in the ʻāina and ahupuaʻa of Puna, ʻOMKK advances education, employment, small-business development and community self-sufficiency while working toward a permanent multipurpose cultural, recreational and civic center.

Our Vision

To connect generations through Native Hawaiian culture, traditional agriculture and a self-sustainable way of life.

To strengthen ʻohana, kaiāulu and small businesses through cultural education, economic opportunities and meaningful connections to ʻāina.

Our Mission

Our Maku‘u Programs

  • Maku'u Market

    Come join the bustling and vibrant community of the Maku'u Farmers Market

    Explore the mākeke

  • Māla Ho'oulu 'Ike

    Looking to lend a hand? Come join us in the māla and experience ‘āina the Maku‘u way.

    See you in the māla

  • Halau o Maku'u

    Our life long goal to bring community under one roof is coming together. That dream is almost here.

    Learn our mo'olelo

Meet the ‘Ohana

  • Laua'e Kekahuna

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Pualeilani Fernandez

    PRESIDENT

  • Miles Kajiyama

    VICE-PRESIDENT

  • Hidi Boteilho

    TREASURER

  • Melekahana Kekahuna

    SECRETARY

  • Ikaika Marzo

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR

  • Keala Rowland

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR

  • Shirley Pedro

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR

Our Mo‘olelo

We are ‘O Maku‘u Ke Kahua, a Native Hawaiian nonprofit founded in 2019 by Maku‘u residents. Our mo‘olelo begins with mom & tita.

You can find us at 15-2131 Keaʻau–Pāhoa Rd., Pāhoa, HI 96778

Our Impact

  • 7,000+ Māla Hoʻoulu ʻIke program participants

  • 400 workshops hosted

  • 80,000+ Makuʻu Market visitors

  • 178+ vendors

  • Nearly $1,000,000 in EBT provided

  • 600+ volunteers

  • 100+ community partners

Support us 

Your gift will help us achieve our dream of creating a safe space for our community to learn, teach, interact, and serve one another through Native Hawaiian traditions.

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We appreciate your support — mahalo!

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#givingtuesday Your support will empower Puna's next generation of leaders, driving sustainable change and strengthening our kaiāulu (community). Mahalo nui for your kōkua!
We have many things to be thankful for this year! We Mahalo our ‘Ohana and kaiāulu for joining us in the movement to a sustainable future! With all the aloha in the world!!! We hope you have a happy Thanksgiving and a celebratory Lā kū’ok
Sending out one more Mahalo nunui loa to all the Donors, volunteers and participants in this years 4th annual trunk or treating event! This event would not have been possible with our your aloha to give out to our keiki and Kaiāulu! Hūlō hūlō for b
Join us on HALLOWEEN 🎃 night 5:30-pau! Can’t wait to see all in your amazing costumes🎃
SAVE THE DATE KĀKOU!
A big thank you to all the festive heroes in our community who tirelessly volunteer to bring this Halloween Trunk-or-Treat to life for the keiki and ‘Ohana of Puna and nearby neighborhoods! 🤜🏽🤛🏽🧡🎃 See you soon! 👻🧡🎃
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