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Mrs. Panui from Waianae, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pāpale Hoʻohui ʻĀina: Connecting to the Land Through Hat-Making

Help me give my students an avenue to be creative and make hats that can help with uplifting students mental health using Hawaiian values and ground themselves to the aina.

  • 1 donor
  • $709 goal

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My Project

Pāpale ʻĀina: Designing Hats with Hawaiian Values and Art embodies the creative integration of Hawaiian culture, nature, and personal expression. The central focus of this project is the design of hats, or "pāpale," which serve as both artistic canvases and symbols of the students’ connection to the ʻāina, the land. By weaving Hawaiian values into their designs, students are encouraged to explore and express their identity, culture, and the environment around them. The hats become a medium through which they reflect their personal stories and their relationship with the natural world, grounded in the principles of mālama ʻāina (caring for the land) and kuleana (responsibility).

The word ʻāina is central to the project, as it represents the deep connection that Native Hawaiians have to the land.

In Hawaiian culture, the land is more than just a resource; it is a living, breathing entity that nourishes and sustains life. By focusing on this theme, the project encourages students to think critically about how their art can honor the ʻāina and convey messages of sustainability, respect, and stewardship. Symbolism, such as native plants, animals, and traditional motifs, provides students with a rich palette of imagery to draw from as they design hats that not only showcase their artistic talents but also communicate the values that define their community.

Through the Pāpale ʻĀina project, students have the opportunity to share their creations with their peers, promoting cultural pride and awareness. As they exchange ideas and inspirations, they strengthen their understanding of how art can serve as a bridge between individuals, their culture, and the environment. Ultimately, the project allows students to use the requested heat press, printer with ink, and the caps to produce wearable art that serves as a personal statement of their commitment to both cultural heritage and environmental stewardship.

Mrs. Panui
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless Color Inkjet Printer, All-In-One Supertank, Print, Scan, Copy (C11CJ66202) • Quill.com $199.99 1 $199.99
Slendor Heat Press 12x15 inch 8 in 1 Heat Press Machine 360-Degree Swing Away Digital T Shirt Pressing Machine Multifunction Sublimation Combo for T Shirts Mugs Hat Plate • Amazon Business $199.99 1 $199.99
MERRYWORK Sublimation Ink for Epson Ecotank 2840 ET-2400 ET-2800 ET-2803 ET-2720 ET-2760 ET-2750 ET2850 ET-15000 EcoTank Printer • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Vabean 24 Pack Sublimation Blank Cap Trucker Mesh Cap Unisex Plain Blank Baseball Hat for DIY Embroidery Sublimation Printing • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99

Materials cost

$492.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $50.00

Sales tax

 $21.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$602.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.24

Total project goal

$708.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $708.27

1 Donor

-$708.27

Donations toward project cost

-$602.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$106.24

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