This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants
ʻAuhea wale ana ʻoe e nā manu hāmama lewa, aloha ʻoukou~
Where are you, O birds soaring across the sky, aloha to you all~
February is Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month), a time to celebrate and uplift the Hawaiian language and the many ways it lives through our people and our work.
In recognition of “Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi,” committee members of I Mua Ke Alo: Stewards of Cultural and Language Legacy will be hosting lounge sits in the HNL Airport Crew Lounge on February 12th & 13th throughout the day. These relaxed, come-and-go sessions are an opportunity to talk story about how ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi shows up in our roles as Flight Attendants at Hawaiian Airlines and how each of us helps carry the language forward through everyday moments of service and connection.
During these lounge sits, we are also happy to share information, answer any questions, and help guide those who are interested in the process of becoming certified to bear the Hae Hawaiʻi, which signifies fluency in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. While full announcements should be made only by certified speakers, we warmly encourage everyone to use Hawaiian words and short phrases in daily interactions and service whenever possible.
This gathering reflects the mission of our committee, to protect the integrity of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and our culture, especially during times of change. As we prepare for the future, we remain focused on preserving what makes us who we are, ensuring our language and culture continue to be respected, visible, and lived every day. We invite you to stop by, connect, and join us in uplifting the language and values that guide us.
E kipa mai nō, he wahi kēia no kākou a pau.
Come visit, this is a place for all of us.
Me ka haʻahaʻa,
Nā lālā o “I Mua Ke Alo: Stewards of Cultural & Language Legacy”
