In January, PAN’s Executive Director Kristin Schafer joined partners in the Protect Our Keiki coalition to celebrate opening day of the state legislature in Hawai‘i. The annual event draws hundreds of people from across the islands — including busloads of students — who come to meet up with their legislators, take part in workshops, and participate in traditional cultural practices.

In January, PAN’s Executive Director Kristin Schafer joined partners in the Protect Our Keiki coalition to celebrate opening day of the state legislature in Hawai‘i. The annual event draws hundreds of people from across the islands — including busloads of students — who come to meet up with their legislators, take part in workshops, and participate in traditional cultural practices.

Photo: Fern Anuenue Holland