Theme

Imua, e na poki‘i, a inu i ka wai ‘awa‘awa. I keia wa, ‘a‘ohe hope, e ho‘i mai ai.

Battle Cry of Kamehameha

Translation: Forward, my young brothers, and drink of the bitter waters (of battle). Now, there is no turning back, there is no retreat.

Today’s application: Kanaka ‘Ōiwi (aboriginal peoples of Hawai‘i) must move forward to protect their inheritance and assert their rights and be prepared for the difficulties and challenges ahead, there can be no continuance of the status quo.