Apply for the new program

Future Navigators connects school and community based hui from across the islands to explore the bio-cultural genius of our place and become stewards of wai + kai.

Who is this for? 

Participants should apply as a hui. A hui includes haumāna (ages 9 – 19), kumu and a community partner who is interested in working together to develop innovative solutions to challenges and opportunities in their communities. If you donʻt have a hui, you can still apply!  Kumu, community orgs and/or haumāna can submit an application.

Applications close on Sunday, November 14 at midnight. 

Your hui GETS: 

🔷 Practice in Esri ArcGIS Story Maps and technologies and Biomimicry, Nature-Inspired Innovation, and 3D Modeling and CAD Design

🔷 Access to aerial and underwater drones and remote sensors

🔷 Opportunity to contribute to Educational Resources of Polynesian Voyaging Society, Wa’a Honua, National Geographic

🔷 Time to dive deep into the unique mo’olelo and “genius” of your place and community

🔷 A network of like-minded members across our Hawaiian Islands community

🔷 A total of $1,000 (in 2 payments upon completion of story maps and innovation challenge) for continued development and collaboration on place-based exploration and innovation

The next and final two info session are on Monday, November 8 from 4pm - 5 pm and Saturday, November 13 from 2pm – 3pm. Sign up here to attend. 

Learn More: https://purplemaia.org/futurenavigators/