Moho ʻĀina: Candidates who are strong advocates for "that which feeds", in every sense of the word. Moho ʻĀina embody characteristics that reflect strong foundations of ʻŌpū Aliʻi and Piepiele ʻOle.
The Moho ʻĀina Website
Is a hub for learning about governance in Hawaiʻi and who we can support to improve it through voting & volunteer work. The basic components of the program are listed below.
ʻŌpū Aliʻi
As a Hawaiian proverb, “E ʻōpū aliʻi” refers to, “having the heart, kindness, generosity, and even-temper of a chief.”. These characteristics describe a candidate's outward actions in their commitment to privileging community needs and protecting natural resources.
Piepiele ʻOle
To stand strong to fight for the health and wellbeing of every generation and the natural resources that sustain us, undeterred by the pull of money or political favor. These characteristics describe an unwillingness to trade favors, silence oneʻs voice in hope of future reward, or "play politics" at the expense of honesty and integrity.
Our Papahana
Lawena Moho ʻĀina - CHARACTERISTICS
Within the Hālāwai Moho ʻĀina, folks are invited to collaborate on THIS LIST of characteristics that reflect strong foundations of ʻŌpū Aliʻi and Piepiele ʻOle. As we work to increase voter turnout and civic engagement, this platform is uplifted for communities and candidates to align on when campaigning/voting.
Hālāwai Moho ʻĀina - MEETINGS
Hālāwai Moho ʻĀina are held every other Monday at 6pm. In these meetings, topics of discussion include forward movements to support pono candidates, action items to support campaigns, plans to increase voter turnout, and kāhea ʻāina aloha that come from different communities in Kō Hawaiʻi Paeʻāina. Candidates and community members can express interest to attend by emailing aloha@ainavotes.com.
Palapala Moho ʻĀina - POLICY
The Palapala Moho ʻĀina is a collection of policy ideas that Moho ʻĀina candidates will explore and pursue in upcoming legislative sessions. This is a proactive approach to collaborating ahead of elections, and supports our communities to visualize how much better Hawaiʻi could be with pono people in positions of authority and leadership.
Moho ʻĀina Map - MAP + LIST
Enter your address within THIS MAP to identify your current legislators, along with the Moho ʻĀina candidates running in their place. Alternatively, THIS LIST is available for easy viewing. If there are no Moho ʻĀina currently identified in your area, we encourage you to nominate one here. NOTE: Moho ʻĀina listed as “Unverified” are assumed to align well with the Lawena Moho ʻĀina, but have not been approached/confirmed interested to collaborate within the initiative.
Kākoʻo Moho ʻĀina - CANDIDATE SUPPORT
While the Moho ʻĀina program is NOT a political action committee, during Hālāwai Moho ʻĀina, candidates themselves are invited to request support via phone banking, canvassing, fundraising, etc. Folks who attend are invited to engage in conversations with family and friends about the Moho ʻĀina Website & Map, which is a resource to view, all at once, the best pono candidates to vote for in each district, and the values on which they stand. Those who are currently running for office that are interested in becoming Moho ʻĀina are invited to review the Papahana, Lawena, and Palapala, and express interest here.
Aʻoaʻo Sīwila - CIVIC EDUCATION
Learn the basics of Hawaiian Kingdom, County, State, and Federal government, and how to operate in (AND OUT!) of these systems to collectively work toward independence. (COMING SOON!)