Hawaiʻi: A Model for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Ka Wai Ola

Hawaiʻi: A Model for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Ka Wai Ola

This column not so subtly invites reflection through a theme of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) – a subject deeply resonant with Hawaiʻi’s social and cultural landscape. While many may remain publicly silent on DEI, the values that shape our communities compel me to speak. Diversity here is not theoretical. It is embodied in the rhythms of daily life, and at its core are Native Hawaiians, whose ancestral connection to the ʻāina provides b…