Kīpuka: Finding Refuge in Times of Change politics and whimsical rhymes—meeting native Hawaiian

and whimsical rhymes—meeting native Hawaiian creatures and plants from the island’s volcanic slopes down to the sea

—William Drake Westervelt

will feel the presence of the goddess Hina as you experience Hina

Many wondered if it was mere coincidence that the evening’s events included a compulsory chant for the wahine which spoke of Hina and the gourd calabash in which she captured three windstorms

—Multicultural Review

Kīpuka: Finding Refuge in Times of Change politics and whimsical rhymes—meeting native HawaiianBamboo Ridge has been known for stories and poems that harken back to hanabada days. But what do local stories look like in a period of unprecedented economic stress, in the face of an uncertain future due to climate change, during social and political unrest, and a pandemic? Kpuka: Finding Refuge in Times of Change is a collection of poetry and prose that explores the challenges of growing up and living in contemporary Hawaii. This special issue