Kalo Ancestors & the Pulse of the Land

The Ancestral Science Podcast was grateful to speak with the absolutely lovely and talented LilyMarleen Uta’i, who is first generation Samoan, grew up in Hawai’i, currently living in He’eia Valley. We chatted about relational body measurement, aggressive & invasive species, waking up the kalo patches, our favourite smells, ancestral knowledges of Kalo, the significance of “just one breathe- just one moment” that has the ability to can set you on your path, and paana... the pulse that connects us all.

Donation, on behalf of Lily, was made to Papahana Kuaola

Check out the SHOWNOTES and our WEBSITE for some great educational resources, previous episodes, or a teaser of links below...

Additional LINKS:

-“Ethnomathematics Solves Real World Problems” (Ancestral Science Podcast, with Dr. Linda Furuto) (SPOTIFY, APPLE)

-“E lele le Toloa, Ae Ma’au i le Vai: Returning Home Through Hawai’i, Samoa, and Ethnomathematics” (article, LilyMarleen Uta’i, 2025)

- "Ethnomathematics Curriculum Resources (Hawai'i based)"

Thanks to Emil Starlight, THE talented Multimedia Podcast Producer. As well, Walter White Bear, Sharon Foster, and Emil for that opening tune!

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Take off your socks and shoes, ground yourself with the heartbeat of the Land beneath you, and join me in welcoming LilyMarleen Uta’i

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