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ULANA ʻIKE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
Serve as a collaborative hub coordinating Sea Grant faculty and partners who work on projects that engage multiple knowledge systems.
Customary practitioners from multiple knowledge systems have decision-making power and direct co-management of coastal and marine resources.
PACIFIC ISLANDS INDIGENOUS SCIENCE COMPETITION
The 2023 Pacific Islands Indigenous Science Competition is now open!
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KŪLANA NOIʻI
Resources and trainings for building and sustaining working partnerships and long-term relationships between communities and researchers.
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PRODUCTS & PUBLICATIONS
Explore publications, tools, and resources.
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EVENTS
Learn about upcoming events
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IN THIS SECTION
Learn more about the Ulana ʻIke Center of Excellence
CONTACT
Ulana ʻIke Center of Excellence
Director
Rosie Alegado
rosie.alegado@hawaii.edu
Project and Partnership Coordinator
Katy Hintzen
hintzen@hawaii.edu
OUR PATTERNS
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Each pattern represents a Center of Excellence. Learn more about the cultural connections and meanings behind them.