Kākoʻo Pume & Kaliko

Our Huakaʻi

We are called to Aotearoa (New Zealand) to build community, connection, and solidarity with our Pasifika siblings as artists and space-holders. Our acceptance into the Māoriland Film Festival is a hōʻailona that it is time for us to go.

We have individual and personal sponsorships and loans for our airfare and appreciate the community support to make the rest possible!

As two māhū navigating chronic injury/illness + pain + poverty + recent personal & family crises, this trip would not be possible on our own.

Funding will go towards supporting our food, transportation, lodging, and other basic needs (e.g. medicine, toiletries, COVID tests & masks, and additional necessities).

We are grateful for the community support to nurture our dreams – to be able to briefly shift our focus from day-to-day survival to a space of connection & celebration alongside our Māori and Pasifika ʻohana.

We hope to share culture, ʻike, and aloha together while gathering in Ōtaki (and beyond)-- and always (always) back home again.

SEE MORE BELOW FOR DONATION TIERS & FUNDRAISER EVENT

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Our Work

Pumehana directed & produced the short documentary "Ka ʻĀʻumeʻume (Navigating Home)," featuring the moʻolelo of six Kānaka ʻŌiwi in and out of diaspora.

The film will have its Aotearoa (New Zealand) premiere in Ōtaki on March 24th, the closing night of Māoriland! Learn more about Pumehana and their work here.

Kaliko participated and is featured in Pumehana's film, alongside an additional Kānaka directed & produced, ʻāina-based short film screening in the festival: "Kai Haliʻa (Sea of Memory)” written, directed, and produced by Angelique Kalani Axelrode.

Find more of Kaliko’s work here.

FUNDRAISER SCREENING AND KŪKĀKŪKĀ EVENT

Mahalo for witnessing us and supporting us on our journey!

We want to share the following offerings/opportunities:

FUNDRAISER EVENT DETAILS:

APRIL, 2024 (Oʻahu)

Exact date and location: TBD (virtual & in-person options)

DOWNLOAD & SHARE FLIER HERE

DONATION TIERS:

*Must provide email address to receive sticker & event details

$10-30 → Exclusive sticker designed by Kaliko

$30-50 → Sticker + limited time access to video recording of event

$50-75 → Sticker + limited time access to video recording + live virtual access to event

$75-100 → Sticker + limited time access to video recording + in-person attendance

$100+ → 2 stickers* + limited time access to video recording + in-person attendance

NOTE: Our tiering system is structured to prioritize accessibility while also paying regard to copyright regulations. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.