Hawaiian cUltural committeeChaired by Debbie Ah Chick Hopkins of Global Village. This is a new committee that is dedicated to sharing Hawaiian culture, language, resources, and more with the retail industry Interested in joining this committee? Contact us at (808)-592-4200 or kamak@rmhawaii.org | PREVIOUS TOPICS COVERED IN MEETINGS
Mahina 'Ōlelo hawai'i (Hawaiian Language Month)Check out a list of words and phrases that you can use to practice down below |
This committee meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 9:00 AM on ZOOM.
Dates, Meeting Locations, Speakers, and Topics are subject to change
DATE |
MEETING LOCATION |
SPEAKERS & TOPIC |
January 9, 2025 | ZOOM |
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February 13, 2025 | ZOOM | |
March 13, 2025 | ZOOM | |
April 10, 2025 | ZOOM | |
May 8, 2025 | ZOOM | |
June 12, 2025 | ZOOM | |
July 10, 2025 | ZOOM | |
August 14, 2025 | ZOOM | |
September 11, 2025 | ZOOM | |
October 9, 2025 | ZOOM |
February is Mahina 'Ōlelo Hawai'i (Hawaiian Language Month) Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month) is a time to learn, practice, and speak ʻŌlelo Hawai'i.
Check out some basic words and phrases that can be used when working with customers, talking to co-workers, family and friends.
Aloha kakahiaka – Good Morning
Aloha mai kākou – Greetings (to a group of three or more)
Pehea ‘ oe? – How are you?
Pālule – Shirt
Lole wāwae pōkole – Shorts
Kūʻai liʻiliʻi – Retail
Hana – Work
A hui hou – Until we meet again
E kala mai ia'u - Excuse me
Haku Nui – Manager
Poʻe hana – Employee
Kelepona Ke'ena – Office Phone
Pepa Uila – Website
Hui – Organization
Ho'opi'I – Promotion
Hāʻawiʻana – Presentation
Kuleana – Responsibility
Pau Hana – End of the work day
Ke ʻoluʻolu – Please
No hea mai ʻoe? – Where are you from?
Welina me ke aloha- Greetings with love
E komo mai – Welcome or come inside
Hoʻoulu – Inspiration
Kuleana – Responsibility
Lako – Supplies
'A'ole pilikia – You’re Welcome or No problem
Hale kūʻai – Store
Kūʻai hele - Shopping