Ka Pewa by Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
Ka Pewa by Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, hosted by Kanoa Leahey, is a monthly podcast tackling some of Hawaiʻiʻs toughest issues - housing, water, public safety & more. It fosters respectful debate, fact-based insights & community-driven solutions. Tune in!
Podcasting since 2025 • 5 episodes
Ka Pewa by Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
Latest Episodes
Ka Pewa Episode 5: Roots Reborn: Uplifting Maui’s Immigrant Community Through Resilience and Partnership
Roots Reborn is a community-led nonprofit born from shared immigrant experiences and a deep commitment to serving Maui’s migrant and immigrant families impacted by the fires. With support from the Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund...
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Episode 5
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Ka Pewa Episode 4: UHERO: Understanding the Economic Recovery
In this episode of the Ka Pewa Podcast, we sit down with Trey Gordner, Policy Researcher and Data Scientist at UHERO, to explore the economic impacts of the Maui wildfires and what it will take for the community to recover and rebuild....
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Episode 4
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Ka Pewa Episode 3: Rooted in Love: Kaibigan Ng Lahaina's Journey of Healing and Hope
"Kaibigan" means more than just "friend" — rooted in the Tagalog word ibig (love), it speaks to a deep and enduring affection. Kaibigan ng Lahaina embodies that spirit of love and friendship through their unwavering commitment to West Maui’s Fi...
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Episode 3
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Ka Pewa Episode 2: Keanu Lau Hee: Rebuilding Maui: Shaping a Resilient Future
In this episode of Ka Pewa by Hawaii Community Foundation, host Kanoa Leahey continues the critical discussion on Maui’s housing crisis, exploring both long-standing challenges and the urgent needs amplified by the devastating...
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Episode 2
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Ka Pewa Episode 1: Micah Kāne: House Maui & the Fight for Affordability
In the debut episode of Ka Pewa, Hawai‘i Community Foundation President & CEO Micah Kāne joins host Kanoa Leahey to discuss House Maui, HCF’s bold initiative to address Mauiʻs housing crisis. With deep personal ties to the issue, Kāne share...
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Episode 1
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