Kingdom Era…

Nihoa

Ancient Voyaging

Table Talk #41…side note

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Ki’ai’s Notes

Age 10 - May 27, 2026

This page written part of a young researcher’s journey. His original sketches encourage curiosity, discussion and learning.

In 1822, Queen Ka’ahumanu, the favorite wife of Kamehameha I and the first kuhina Nui, organized a royal expedition toNihoa she formally claimed the island for the Hawaiian Kingdom. The name Nihoa translated as “jagged” or “toothed” describing the Islands steep cliffs.

Ancient Voyaging

1822 Queen Ka’ahumanu

1857 King Kamehameha IV

Today -

Nihoa is Protected as part of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, preserving its cultural, historical, and natural significance.

Source: Papahanaumokukea Marine National Monument - NihTable Talk Thought: Why do you think Hawaiian leaders continued visiting and documenting Nihoa across generations?

Kia’i’s response it’s their responsibility… to take care people and land. Only a 10 year old can answer that with confidence.

CHANT

ʻŌlelo Hoʻomaha — Chant to Pause and Rest

E hoʻomaha.

Pause.

hanu.

Breathe.

E haʻalele i ka mālama i nā lima i mākaukau.

Release the keeping into hands that are ready.

ʻO nā moʻolelo, paʻa ia.

The records are held.

ʻO nā inoa, paʻa ia.

The names are held.

ʻO ka ʻāina, paʻa ia.

The land is held.

E hoʻomaha.

Rest now.

Na ka mālama e mālama.

Let stewardship care for what stewardship holds.

Lady Enoka

Table Talk #42 …remember…

Archivists begin with census records.

Because a census creates a timeline. It places a person in a household, in a community, and at a specific moment in history. Every census becomes another marker that helps verify identity and connect one generation to the next.