美國造幣廠在2025年美國原住民$ 1硬幣上向夏威夷本地學者Mary Kawena Pukui致敬

夏威夷本地參與總監的這篇文章於5月1日首次在Ka Wai Ola發表在Hilo Pelehonuamea Harman。

This article by Native Hawaiian Engagement Director at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Pelehonuamea Harman was first published in Ka Wai Ola on May 1.

夏威夷本地參與總監的這篇文章於5月1日首次在Ka Wai Ola發表在Hilo Pelehonuamea Harman。

The United States Mint has honored Native Hawaiian scholar Mary Kawena Pukui on the 2025 Native American $1 coin, recognizing her profound contributions to preserving and perpetuating Hawaiian knowledge. The coin will feature Pukui adorned with a hibiscus flower, a kukui nut lei, and a muʻumuʻu, alongside the inscription “Nānā i Ke Kumu,” a reference to the influential book series she co-authored.

美國造幣廠已在2025年美國原住民$ 1硬幣上向夏威夷原住民學者瑪麗·卡維納·普基伊（Mary Kawena Pukui）致敬，並認識到她對保存和永久性夏威夷知識的巨大貢獻。硬幣將以芙蓉花，kukui nut lei和mu'umuu的形式裝飾，並帶有銘文“nānāike kumu”，這是她共同撰寫的有影響力的書籍的引用。

As her great-granddaughter, I carry the privilege and kuleana of stewarding her legacy. While this national recognition is deeply meaningful, those who knew her best remember her humility.

作為她的曾孫女，我承擔了導致她的遺產的特權和庫利亞娜。儘管這種民族認可是有意義的，但那些最了解她的人會記住她的謙卑。

“I know Tūtū Kawena would probably blush at all the attention because she was very haʻahaʻa,” reflects one of her descendants. “She documented our culture out of love for her people and because she was genuinely interested in learning.”

“我知道TūtūKawena可能會臉紅，因為她非常ha haha​​'a，”她的後代之一反映。 “她出於對自己的人民的愛，記錄了我們的文化，因為她對學習真的很感興趣。”

On March 28, the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo—where I serve as director of Native Hawaiian engagement—hosted a panel discussion and kanikapila to celebrate this historic recognition and Women’s History Month. The event brought together scholars, cultural practitioners, and community members to reflect on Pukui’s enduring legacy. The kanikapila honored her musical compositions. Coupled with impromptu hula offered by attendees, the event highlighted many aspects of her contributions.

3月28日，我擔任夏威夷當地訂婚主任的夏威夷大學，主持了小組討論和卡尼卡皮拉（Kanikapila），以慶祝這個歷史性的認可和婦女歷史月。該活動召集了學者，文化從業人員和社區成員，以反思普業的持久遺產。卡尼卡皮拉（Kanikapila）尊重她的音樂作品。加上與會者提供的即興呼吸片，該活動強調了她的貢獻的許多方面。

This commemoration at UH Hilo exemplifies the university’s commitment to bridging academic scholarship with community engagement. By celebrating Pukui’s work, UH Hilo demonstrates the importance of integrating cultural knowledge into education and ensuring that Indigenous traditions remain a vital part of Hawaiʻi’s academic landscape.

UH Hilo的這種紀念活動體現了該大學致力於通過社區參與來彌合學術獎學金的承諾。通過慶祝Pukui的作品，UH Hilo展示了將文化知識融入教育並確保土著傳統仍然是夏威夷學術景觀的重要組成部分的重要性。

Beyond UH Hilo, the Bishop Museum in collaboration with the Mary Kawena Pukui Cultural Preservation Society will continue honoring Pukui’s legacy with monthly programs, beginning with a special After Hours opening event on April 11 and ending in December. These offerings reflect a broader effort to ensure that future generations connect with her scholarship and its lasting impact on Hawaiʻi.

除了希洛（Uh Hilo）之外，主教博物館與瑪麗·卡維納（Mary Kawena Pukui）文化保護協會合作，將繼續以每月的計劃來紀念普庫伊（Pukui）的遺產，從4月11日的開幕式開放賽開始，並於12月結束。這些產品反映了更廣泛的努力，以確保後代與她的獎學金及其對夏威夷的持久影響聯繫起來。

The recognition of Pukui on the 2025 Native American $1 coin is a testament to her invaluable contributions and the importance of linking scholarship with community priorities. Through such efforts, places like UH Hilo play a vital role in keeping Indigenous knowledge relevant, accessible, and deeply connected to the people it serves.

Pukui在2025年美國原住民1美元的硬幣上的認可證明了她的寶貴貢獻以及將獎學金與社區優先事項聯繫起來的重要性。通過這樣的努力，諸如UH Hilo之類的地方在保持土著知識相關，易於訪問和與其所服務的人之間有著密切聯繫而發揮著至關重要的作用。