What if the way forward for Hawaiʻi wasn’t just about jobs—but about pilina (deep connection), kuleana (responsibility), and a shared future shaped by the community, for the community?

Indigenous Hawaiian economies aren’t relics of the past; they represent powerful pathways toward social, cultural, and ecological resilience rooted in aloha ʻāina, ʻohana, and interdependence.

Cross-sector collaborations (CSCs) are one of the most promising tools communities have to address complex, systemic problems—whether in public safety, education, housing, or infrastructure. But as many of us know from experience…