Mindful Hawaii: Oct. 31 Community Meeting & Faith in Politics
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Community Meeting on Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
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Aloha Everyone,
This is a gentle reminder of our next Community Meeting on October 31, 1 – 3 pm at Kaito Gakko, 3225 Pakanu St. Jon Matsuoka, Executive Director of Mindful Hawai`i and Dr. Vince Okada, Professor at Hawai`i Pacific University, will be sharing their experiences with the Ainu, Japan’s Indigenous People. Jon recently returned from a cultural exchange between Hawai`i and the Ainu in Hokkaido, Japan. |
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Vince has a long-term relationship with the Ainu, has engaged in lengthy research and is deeply committed to community development across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on Indigenous knowledge. The discussion will focus on Ainu culture, spirituality, and the significance of indigeneity. To get to Kaito Gakko, travel along east Manoa Road until you reach the Manoa Chinese Cemetery. Turn left on Pakanu and Kaito Gakko will be on your right on slight incline. There’s ample street parking. |
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| Please invite your friends to join us. I look forward to seeing you all. Mahalo, Jimmy |
