Darling listeners, we are joined this week by Shawn Kekoa Pimental who is a Native Hawaiian musician. He has so much to share about the strong, beating heart of Native Hawaiian culture. This all too brief lesson has so many rich details you'll hear new things with every repeat listen. He teaches so much about the culture, language, and history of Hawai'i and shares profound stories from the protests fighting to protect Mauna Kea. Some of the main talking points from the episode are: Removing language as a tool of oppression and the sweet relief brought by schools like Punana Leo (The Language Nest) in returning that language to small children so they can grow up with the words in their souls and in their dreams. A brief history of the ways Native Hawaiian Culture has been under attack and has thrived anyway. A firsthand account of the protests fighting to protect Mauna Kea and such a clear explanation of why it needs protecting. Here is the link for a https://www.change.org/p/gordon-and-betty-moore-foundation-the-immediate-halt-to-the-construction-of-the-tmt-on-mauna-kea (petition) you can sign to stop the TMT on Mauna Kea and here is the http://kahea.org/donate/mauna-kea-legal-defense-fund (bail fund) Shawn mentioned, Kahea.org You can find Shawn's music at https://my.captivate.fm/ShawnandLehua.com (ShawnandLehua.com) You can join the Daybreaker community here at https://my.captivate.fm/Daybreaker.com (Daybreaker.com) You can learn more about the Hokulea Worldwide Voyage here at https://my.captivate.fm/Hokulea.com (Hokulea.com) For more resources for finding calm in these stressful times you can follow Sophia on https://www.facebook.com/sophiawiseone (Facebook) by searching Sophia Wise One or on https://www.instagram.com/sophiawiseone (Instagram) @Sophia Wise One As always you can go to http://www.sophiawiseone.com/ (SophiaWiseOne.com) for more information about the show, https://www.sophiawiseone.com/category/spider-queen-reports/ (Reports from the Spider Queen), to https://www.sophiawiseone.com/i-love-my-life-academy/ (preorder) the I Love My Life Card Game and Oracle Deck, to join Sophia’s https://www.sophiawiseone.com/updates/ (email list), and so much more! “I am Sophia Wise One: Daughter of the Wind. I am calling you to Rise Up, Rise Up, Rise Up. Rise up and take your place.” This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Support this podcast