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Kumu Hina

Kumu Hina

Keynote Speaker: Hawaiian Transgender Teacher & Community Leader

Kumu Hina Biography

Kumu Hina Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu is the current Ambassador of Culture for The Council of Native Hawaiian Advancement and engages both the Kanaka (Hawaiian) and larger (non-Hawaiian) community as an educator and spokesperson for matters of Hawaiian language, history, and culture. She is a staunch advocate and leader for her people and currently has engages the community at many levels. Her teachings include Kanaka philosophy and worldview, cultural sensitivity and awareness sessions, that are inclusive of Hawaiian history and perspectives from a distinctly Kanaka centric focus.

Hinaleimoana is also a Hawaiian chant, dance and song composer and is credited for having written the song "Ku Haʻaheo E Kuʻu Hawaiʻi" that unites her people in the pursuit of justice for land struggles in Hawaiʻi. Her film work earned American Oscar award Top 10 Nomination for Best Animated Short Film and has featured/produced/directed other award-winning films such as Kumu Hina, A Place In the Middle, Leitis in Waiting, Lady Eva and now Kapaemahu animated short and full length documentary.

Hinaleimoana is a caregiver for her mother, and remains active in Hawaiian circles, and in the Tongan Community as a member of the Siasi o Tonga Tauataina (Free Church of Tonga). Hinaleimoana is also a founding member and Board President for Kulia Na Mamo NGO serving Mahu/LGBTQI+ and People of Color in Hawaiʻi.

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Kumu Hina Videos

Kumu Hina: In Performance
Transgender Today - Kumu Hina
He Inoa Mana | Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu (Kumu Hina) | TEDxMaui

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What topics does Kumu Hina speak about?

Kumu Hina is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity, Asian Heritage, LGBTQ, Empowerment, Motivational, Social Justice, DEI, Civil Rights, Indigenous Heritage, Social Activism, Faith & Religion, Culture, Teacher Motivation, Academic, Youth and Education Policy & Reform.

Where does Kumu Hina travel from?

Kumu Hina generally travels from Haleiwa, HI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Kumu Hina is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity, Asian Heritage and LGBTQ. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kumu Hina for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Kumu Hina generally travels from Haleiwa, HI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Geena Rocero, Kylar Broadus and Lydia X. Z. Brown. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kumu Hina for an upcoming event.

Kumu Hina Videos

Kumu Hina: In Performance
Transgender Today - Kumu Hina
He Inoa Mana | Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu (Kumu Hina) | TEDxMaui
KUMU HINA Trailer

Kumu Hina Reviews

  • University of Colorado Boulder, Center for Inclusion and Social Change - Mar 14 2019

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