Early Migrations Across the Pacific
It is widely known that the Hawaiian archipelago is the most isolated chain of islands in the world, remotely nestled in the Pacific Ocean, roughly 2,400 miles from the nearest continental landmass. However, while some may see the ocean as something that separates Native Hawaiians from other communities beyond their shores, Pacific Islanders have always seen it as an entity that enables us to come together.
Present-Day Diaspora Communities
Native Hawaiian communities continue this migration from Hawaiʻi to the Pacific Northwest, some for similar reasons as those who first arrived in the region over 200 years ago.
Resilience in the Face of Displacement
Exhibitions like DISplace, co-curated by Lehuauakea and Kanani Miyamoto and held at the Wing Luke Museum from 2025-2027, showcase these ongoing histories of displacement, diaspora, and community resilience grounded in cultural connection.
About Holokahiki and DISplace
Holokahiki: A History of Native Hawaiian Diaspora was written by Lehuauakea. She co-curated DISplace with Kanani Miyamoto. The exhibition is on display at Wing Luke Museum from June 2025 to January 2027.
