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About Kānaka Climbers
Culturally & Historically Significant Information for Hawai'i Hikers & Climbers
We are a Native Hawaiian led non-profit organization that aims to encourage a more responsible and ethical outdoor recreational community in Hawaiʻi. We focus on providing vital, culture based education surrounding hiking and climbing. We work with Cultural Practitioners, Allies who are experienced in Archaeology, Botany, History, and Locals. We hope to provide knowledge and guidance that will help people form a connection with the ʻāina (land) and in turn become better stewards. We actively engage in conversations with Kānaka (Native Hawaiian), Native Hawaiian Organizations and Locals within different recreational areas to assist in voicing and supporting area specific concerns, which often involve the protection and preservation of sacred spaces.
KC CLIMBING CLUB is our scholarship program.
We have currently covered 3 yearly gym membership and over
175 ʻday passesʻ to Events.
Need financial assistance please let us know, we got you covered!
Kānaka Climbers is committed to promoting diversity in all facets of climbing. That’s why we want to facilitate a community based and free space for individuals from our Kānaka 'Ōiwi and BIPOC communities, first-time climbers, and those that do not have the means to afford admission and rentals.
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We are here working to help connect Kānaka and the Hawai’i climbing community (including current, new, and first-time climbers) to access our incredible sport and gain more understanding of Hawaiian culture.
We can provide financial assistance to individuals at HiClimb during our Kānaka Night Events.
VRG has graciously made our Mo'olelo Matters Nights, completely free to the community. Helping to lower the threshold to access climbing and helping to aide conversations about the Hawaiian Culture.
Monthly Schedule:
2nd Saturday | 6:30pm | Volcanic Rock Gym
3rd Saturday | 7pm | HiClimb
To receive financial assistance
Email: Kanakaclimbers@gmail.com
Or
Instagram: DM @kanakaclimbers
Gym Membership
SCHOLARHSIPS COMING SOON
Our applications are currently closed...
MEMBERSHIPS
CLINICS
MASTER CLASSES
& CLINICS
SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN NOW
Our goal is to create more access to climbing, outdoor education, conservation, and related training. Scholarships can be used towards educational opportunities focused on climbing, conservation, or similar outdoor recreation.
Our scholarship amounts will vary depending on continued funding. We may either cover a percentage or the entire cost, depending on need and commitment demonstrated throughout our questions. Kānaka Climbers will pay the cost directly to the organizing party.
Scholarship Requirements:
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Come from a community traditionally underrepresented (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, etc) in the climbing, outdoor recreation space and workplace, with a preference of strengthening Hawaii's local workforce.
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Demonstrate financial need by answering question 4 below.
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Attend one gym based event with Kānaka Climbers
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Pursuing a career in climbing, outdoor recreation, or conservation
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Participant in a clean up with a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)
REQUIREMENTS
KĀNAKA NIGHTS/MO'OLELO MATTERS EVENTS:
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TALK STORY, LEARN AND LISTEN FOR ABOUT AN HOUR
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CLIMB WITH THE COMMUNITY
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HAVE FINANCIAL NEED
GYM MEMBERSHIP
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ONCE A MONTH GYM BASED EVENT WITH KĀNAKA CLIMBERS
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ONCE A MONTH CLEAN UP WITH A NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATION (NHO)
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HAVE FINANCIAL NEED
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FROM THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN OR BIPOC COMMUNITY, OR SOMEONE WHO IDENTIFIES AS A WOMAN OR NON-BINARY
MASTER CLASS & CLINICS
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HAVE FINANCIAL NEED
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ATTEND ONE GYM BASED EVENT WITH KĀNAKA CLIMBERS
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PURSUING A CAREER IN THE CLIMBING COMMUNITY
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FROM THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN OR BIPOC COMMUNITY, OR SOMEONE WHO IDENTIFIES AS A WOMAN OR NON-BINARY