Iona Kaʻai is a student at Leeward Community College who plans to be an elementary school teacher in her hometown of Nānākuli, Oʻahu.  An artist and writer, Iona considers herself a modern moʻo — a strong woman who is anchored in Native Hawaiian traditions and is working for a better future.  “Love Affair” is one of the entries of her diary.  Her work earned Honorable Mention honors in the Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo Native Hawaiian Writing and Arts Achievement Awards.

 

Credits: Interview videotape by Rokki Midro