Our Mission
The Wave of Harmony Foundation enriches Maui’s youth and community by advocating for performing arts, arts education, and cultural programs that celebrate Hawaiian art while embracing the diverse traditions that shape our island. By fostering creativity, honoring Hawai‘i’s traditions, and promoting equitable community connections, we empower individuals, bridge divides, and nurture a vibrant and inclusive arts ecosystem. Through education, cultural preservation, accessible opportunities, and the creation of spaces that sustain the arts, we ensure the stories, values, and aloha spirit of Hawai‘i inspire and unite generations.
Our Values
· Ka Makakū (Creativity)
- Minamina nui mākou i ka mana hoʻololi o nā pāheona e hoʻoulu i ka makakū, i ka hōʻike ʻano ponoʻī, a i nā hana hoʻoulu makakū o nā kānaka a me nā kaiaulu.
- We believe in the transformative power of the arts to inspire imagination, self-expression, and innovation in individuals and communities.
· Ka Mālama Moʻomeheu (Cultural Preservation)
- Hōʻihi a hoʻohanohano mākou i ka moʻomeheu Hawaiʻi ʻoiai hoʻi mākou e mahalo ana i nā ʻano moʻomeheu like ʻole o ko Maui poʻe makaʻāinana i ola mau ai nā moʻolelo a me nā manaʻo alakaʻi o Hawaiʻi nei no nā hanauna o kēia mua aku.
- We honor and celebrate Hawaiian heritage while embracing the diverse traditions that shape Maui, ensuring that the stories and values of Hawai‘i thrive for future generations.
· Ke Kaulike a me ka Hiki ke Loaʻa Maʻalahi (Equity and Accessibility)
- ʻOnipaʻa mākou i ka hoʻohiki ke loaʻa maʻalahi o nā pāheona i nā kānaka a pau, i ka hoʻopau ālaina ʻana, a i ka mālama ʻana i kaiapuni i hiki ai i nā kānaka a pau ke komo like a holomua.
- We are committed to making the arts accessible to all, removing barriers, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can participate and thrive.
· Ka Pilina Kaiaulu (Community Connection)
- Kūlia mākou e hoʻokumu i mau pilina kūpono a e paipai i ka hoʻokuʻikahi ʻana ma waena o nā kānaka pākahi, nā hui, a me nā kaiaulu i mea e hoʻoikaika ai i ko Maui kaiaola moʻomeheu a pāheona.
- We strive to build meaningful relationships and promote collaboration among individuals, organizations, and communities to strengthen Maui’s cultural and artistic ecosystem.
· Ka Hoʻomana ʻana (Empowerment)
- Hoʻomana mākou i nā ʻōpio a me ko nā kaiaulu ma o ka hoʻonaʻauao ʻana, ke aʻoaʻo ʻana, a me ka hoʻokahua ʻana i mau manawa kūpono no ka ulu ʻana ma ke ʻano he kanaka pāheona, he alakaʻi, a he makaʻāinana ʻeleu.
- We empower youth and community members through education, mentorship, and opportunities to grow as artists, leaders, and engaged citizens.
· Ka Hiki ke Mālama mau (Sustainability)
- Ua lilo loa mākou i ka hoʻokō ʻana i hopena kūlōʻihi ma o ka hoʻopukapuka waiwai ʻana i nā polokalamu a me nā kahua e kākoʻo ana i nā ʻano pāheona a me ka hoʻokūpaʻa pono ʻana i ko Maui mau ʻoihana moʻomeheu a makakū.
- We are dedicated to creating lasting impact by investing in programs and spaces that support the arts and foster resilience in Maui’s cultural and creative industries.
· Ke Aloha (Aloha Spirit)
- Me alakaʻi ʻana mai o ke aloha, hoʻokaʻina makakoho mākou i ka lokomaikaʻi, ka hōʻihi, a me ka pilina i loko o kā mākou mau hana a pau – he mau mea nō e kūpono ai kā mākou hana ma ka paepae a me ka hoʻolōkahi ʻana.
- Guided by the aloha spirit, we prioritize kindness, respect, and a sense of connection in all that we do, ensuring our work uplifts and unites.