KAMAI'S STORY

THE WAYFINDER is the story of a young Hawaiian who dreams of sailing in the wake of her ancestors. As Kamai learns how to guide a canoe using the ancient art of wayfinding, she discovers tools that will help her guide the future of her islands – and navigate the voyage of her life. 

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THE WAYFINDER is about Polynesia — the islands, the Pacific Ocean, the people. They sailed the open seas for centuries, finding their way without instruments to discover new lands and grow the largest nation on earth. Their most recent achievement: navigating all the oceans of a modern world threatened by climate change to share a message of hope and sustainability. Along the way they inspired a new generation of wayfinders. Our story is about one of them.

Ever since stepping on board a sailing canoe as a young child, Kamai has been drawn to the sea. Her training is based on the Hawaiian philosophy "he wa'a he moku, he moku he wa'a"—the canoe is an island and the island is a canoe. This expresses the idea that life choices made in the limited space of a canoe apply to island life and life on Island Earth. For many Pacific cultures that are based on islands, there is a keen awareness of the limitations of the natural world that must be carefully stewarded to ensure survival together. Learning these core values and traditions deepens Kamai’s commitment to take care of the ocean that is so essential to survival in Hawai’i and on our shared island, Earth.

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THE FILM

This short immersive documentary was created to be watched in a VR headset, but you can use a mouse to scroll and see 360 degrees. If you want more information or you’d like to download the film, contact us at curious@worldwise.io.

THE CURRICULUM

Interdisciplinary project-based lessons focus on geography, culture, history, biodiversity, climate change  and cultural preservation. The curriculum for grades 6-12 includes resources and activities designed to inspire student engagement and community action.

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