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Ama’ (outrigger) Initiative
Honolulu, HAWAII — The ‘Ama’ (outrigger) Initiative has been launched by the Pacific Business Center Program (PBCP) via its Multi-Purpose Business Incubator (MPBI) project. As a metaphor, the Ama is used as an economic outrigger to support and prevent the capsizing of Hawaii’s primary economic ship...

![Auntie Shirley Ann Pualani Kauhaihao shares the joys of ‘Ulu with people of all ages, Auntie represents the healing of restorative Aloha. She is also a recipient of the Ka‘ulu Kupa‘a Award. She co-founded Ho‘oulu ka ‘Ulu, a movement rooted in respect and generosity that revitalizes ‘Ulu with over 200 participating groups in Hawaii. Auntie Shirley also conducts workshops throughout Hawai‘i and the Pacific. Auntie Shirley was recognized as a 2019 Star of Ocean at its event held every three years since 2006 honoring service to raise the common good. [courtesy photo] Auntie Shirley Ann Pualani Kauhaihao picking ulu with a long pole](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ulu_auny_shirleyweb.jpg?itok=z2VALIvx)