ABOUT US

Indigenous Politics

The papamū is the board used for the Hawaiian game of strategy, kōnane. Our Indigenous Politics program trains students to think politically, to read fields of power, and to build skills that will allow them to engage the world around them.

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Illustration by Carl Pao, Kanaka ʻŌiwi Artist
Illustration by Carl Pao, Kanaka ʻŌiwi Artist
History

History

Indigenous Politics was created to transform the ways political science and the university historically related to Indigenous peoples and lands.

Philosophy

Philosophy

We aim to facilitate learning about the field and to nurture students who will engage in a critical praxis of Indigenous politics.

Partnerships

Partnerships

In an effort to make the boundaries of the university more porous, UHIP cultivates partnerships with community organizations and other academic programs.