Embracing Identity and Culture: Hawaiian Rhetoric in Kumu Hina’s “He Inoa Mana (A powerful name)”

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Embracing Identity and Culture: Hawaiian Rhetoric in Kumu Hina’s “He Inoa Mana (A powerful name)”
Author
Kyleigh Manuel-Sagon
Faculty Sponsor
Emily Plec
Abstract
The 1960’s marked the Hawaiian Renaissance as kanaka maoli (native Hawaiian people) experienced a growing interest in Hawaiian language, music, traditional navigation, and hula. Today, kanaka continue to resist colonial oppression and work together to establish their identity as a people through staying connected to their traditions. There are many community leaders that kanaka maoli look up to, one of them being Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu. She is affectionately known as Kumu Hina who is an educator and community activist. The first section recalls her life story including her life growing up and achievements. Then, the essay delves into a TEDtalk by Wong-Kalu entitled “He Inoa Mana (A powerful name).” The first portion describes the rhetorical situation of the speech. Following the rhetorical situation, the essay explores Hawaiian rhetoric unique to kanaka maoli communication in Kumu Hina’s talk; concepts such as genealogical rhetoric and indigeneity, vivacity, resignification, and identification. Hawaiian influencers like Kumu Hina encourage young kanaka to embrace who they are and their culture to foster a strong lāhui (community, nation).
Subject
Critical and Cultural Studies
Gender
Race
Sexuality
and Ethnicity in Communication
Hawaiian Studies
Lesbian
Gay
Bisexual
and Transgender Studies
Other Rhetoric and Composition
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
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volume
9
Date Published
12/20/2020
Note
Emily Plec
Identifier
pure/vol9/iss1/4