the Hawaiian people embraced this duality, stewarding their island home through the creation of ahupua'a. These pie-shaped districts traced fresh water from summit to surf, or from mauka to makai.

Salt makers from 22 Native Hawaiian families gather here in the summer Hawaiian salt makers fight climate change, pollution Skip to main content Skip to main content ...

Taniguchi’s family is one of 22 who over generations have dedicated themselves to the cultural and spiritual practice of “paakai,” the Hawaiian word for salt. This is one of the last ...

I may not be the best at everything, but I can make Hawaiian salt.” Kane Turalde has been coming to the salt patch since he was 7. He is 68 now, a Native Hawaiian educator and canoe-racing coach.