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Lori Lei Ishikawa - Kapa Maker

 
 
 
 

Dr. Lei Ishikawa just received her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Indigenous Studies from Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi in Whakatāne, Aotearoa - the only educational institution offering Doctorates in indigenous studies. She also received the special award: Te Iwi Taketake Award for Outstanding Indigenous Research.

Lei, who has been making kapa for many years, researched the reclaiming of cultural identity and mauli ola (well-being) through kapa making.

She currently teaches kapa making at Paeloko and is a valuable asset to the Maui community of fiber artists.

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