Maika'i Waimea Summit
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, community members from across Waimea gathered at Kanu o ka ʻĀina for the Maikaʻi Waimea: Our Future, Our Kuleana Summit — a day dedicated to inspiration, connection, and collective visioning for the future of our community.
The summit brought together ʻohana, community leaders, youth, practitioners, and neighbors to share manaʻo, strengthen relationships, and explore opportunities to build a thriving and resilient Waimea grounded in mālama ʻāina, kuleana, and collective well-being.
Throughout the day, participants engaged in inspirational talks, community-led workshops, and meaningful conversations centered on the future of Waimea. The gathering created space to uplift community voices, deepen understanding across generations and sectors, and identify shared hopes and priorities for the years ahead.
Highlights Included
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Inspirational speakers and community storytellers
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Interactive, community-led workshops
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Cross-sector and intergenerational dialogue
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Collective sharing and visioning for Waimea’s future
The summit reflected the strength, creativity, and commitment of the Waimea community and reinforced the importance of working together to steward a vibrant future for generations to come. Stay connected with us to participate in future events, gatherings and workshops!
Waimea Futures
Stories & Voices
Step inside the Maikaʻi Waimea Community Summit—where stories, and voices from across Waimea came together to shape our future. Click to watch a presentation and hear how we are carrying this vision forward.
