Kinohi marks a pivotal moment in both time and space, representing the beginning of a journey. It embodies our genesis, the tale of our very existence, weaving together past and present and the paths that led us here. It speaks to our identity, reflecting the rich tapestry of ancestors from diverse regions who navigated their canoes through the vast ocean of our genealogical development. Amy Hanaialiiʻs performance delves deep into her ancestral roots in Hawaiʻi, while also recounting the lineage and stories of her English, Ojibwe, and Norwegian heritage and the paths they took. She invites you to explore the interconnectedness of our backgrounds, while unlocking those ancestral memories that have shaped our present and future. Through Amy Hanaiali‘iʻs journey, we are invited to reflect on our own ancestral ties and the legacies that define us. Amy recently traveled to Norway and London tracing her lineage with Emmy Award Winning PBS Special called “Family Ingredients” Beautiful new mele woven with incredible imagery of this journey will be presented. Amy reflects, “How do you know where you arguing, if you don’t know where you are from?" Amy’s cousin, renowned Kumu Hula and fashion designer Kumu Micah Kamohoali`i joins Amy with his celebrated Hālau Nā Kīpu’upu’u. Taking their lineage full circle back to Hawai`i.