Kupuna Video Project Update
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Pictured: William Tavares, Violet Komoda, Yaemi Yogi, and Mike Molina
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The Kupuna Video Project began in May 2015, from the vision and inspiration of then board members Sunny Jordan and Judy Mertens. The vision was to recount the unique history of upcountry Maui as told by elders who lived, worked, raised families, and experienced the profound change that has overtaken life as it was a generation earlier. Robert Stone, an award-winning film maker was very interested in the project, joined Jordan and Mertens, and agreed to film and edit the kupuna interviews.
To date, the Museum has received the following grants for the Project:
County of Maui, Office of Economic Development: $6,000
Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation Grant for $10,000
Atherton Family Foundation for $10,000
Alexander & Baldwin Foundation for $10,000
The Museum and the entire upcountry community are very appreciative for their commitment to support this film project.
Sadly, Robert Stone passed away earlier this month. The Makawao History Museum honors his memory as a true friend of the Museum. Todd Perkins will be assisting the Museum so we may continue our collection of experiences and stories of the upcountry kupuna.
