Hui Mo‘olelo
Hui Moʻolelo: Intergenerational Talk-Story from the Heart of Maui
Hui Moʻolelo ("gathering of stories") preserves the living history and sense of place of distinct sites throughout Maui County. Through annual cohort trainings and authentic, intergenerational talk-story sessions, we gather narratives that define our community’s identity.
The collection serves as the creative catalyst for local public art installations, each rooted in the wisdom of Mary Kawena Pukui’s ‘Ōlelo No‘eau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings. A collaborative program of the County of Maui and Maui Public Art Corps, our recordings are preserved for future generations in the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.
Join us at the intersection of heritage and creativity—where every story becomes a landmark.
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Episodes
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
This conversation between Noelle Storer and her Papa, Cornelio Bancaco Jr., is a vital contribution to Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina. This collection of talk-story sessions serves as a living well of knowledge and intention, ensuring that the community’s shared heritage and favorite traditions directly inform the town’s future. The voices in this cohort, led by Kaliko Storer and guided by cultural practitioners, are a primary resource for the Lahaina Memorial Project. These recordings provide essential community-rooted insights that artists, planners, and decision-makers may use to design permanent County memorials and shape the long-term vision for the Royal Complex and Commercial Core. By listening, you are engaging with the seeds of future public art, planning and collective healing, ensuring that the Lahaina of tomorrow remains deeply rooted in the memories and hopes of those who have always called it home.
If these stories move you or spark a memory of your own, we invite you to be a part of this living history. Please visit mauipublicart.org to learn more about the Hui Mo‘olelo program, view the evolving gallery of public art, and find out how you can contribute your own voice to the stories that will shape the future of Lahaina.
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
This conversation between Hokuani Delatori, Kanoelani Kenolio, and interviewer Noelle Storer is a vital contribution to Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina, a foundational archive supporting the town’s rebuild following the 2023 wildfires. These talk-story sessions serve as a living resource of community knowledge, helping to ensure that Lahaina’s heritage and traditions inform future projects like the Lahaina Memorial, the Royal Complex, the Commercial Core and countywide public art projects. Reflecting on a community-raised upbringing and deep geographical roots, the speakers issue a powerful plea for future generations to preserve Lahaina’s unique legacy against displacement. By listening, you are engaging with the seeds of collective healing and future public art, ensuring the Lahaina of tomorrow remains rooted in the hopes of its people.
If these stories move you or spark a memory of your own, we invite you to be a part of this living history by visiting mauipublicart.org.
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
This conversation between Makalapua Kanuha Bancaco and Noelle Storer is a vital contribution to Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina, a foundational archive supporting the town’s rebuild following the 2023 wildfires. These talk-story sessions serve as a living resource of community knowledge, helping to ensure that Lahaina’s heritage and traditions inform future projects like the Lahaina Memorial, the Royal Complex, and the Commercial Core. Reflecting on Lahaina’s sacred history and plantation past, Bancaco offers a call to stewardship and urges the younger generation to remain rooted in their land and ancestral wisdom. By listening, you are engaging with the seeds of collective healing and future public art, ensuring the Lahaina of tomorrow remains rooted in the hopes of its people.
If these stories move you or spark a memory of your own, we invite you to be a part of this living history by visiting mauipublicart.org.