Lāhainā Jodo Mission: Postcards from the future
Lāhainā Jodo Mission: Postcards from the future
Aloha Lahaina Educators, Community, and Students,
We are excited to announce a special two-part workshop for students, free of charge, in partnership with our community members. This workshop will focus on envisioning the future of Lahaina, providing students with the opportunity to design and create their vision for Lahaina's future using AI tools and free design software.
We are pleased to welcome Gabrielle Yanagihara, an AI Education Consultant, who will be leading the training alongside Ally and Yayoi of Lāhainā Jodo Mission
To participate, please email Yayoi Hara at Yayoi.hara@gmail.com or phone 808-276-4042 for further details to register. The workshop will take place in Lahaina. Technology will be provided as well. See flyer below.
Feel free to email Yayoi Hara Yayoi.hara@gmail.com or Chloe chloe@medb.org for any questions.
About our Partners
Yayoi
Community organizer and head of Jodo Mission Hawaii
Allison
Allison Joseph serves as the Communications Director and Illuminator for NewStories, dedicating over a decade to human rights work across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
Tamara
Teaching students sustainability goals and to answer questions sustainability.
Gabriel
Born and raised in Hawaii, Gabriel Yanagihara is an experienced educator with a background in computer science, creative media, and video game design. In addition to teaching,
Lāhainā Jodo Mission
Lāhainā Jodo Mission
Though physcially lost to the Lahaina Fires, the Lāhainā Jodo Mission's community continues it's mission to be a beacon of peace and spiritual heritage. Established in 1912, this mission is a pivotal site for the Pure Land (Jodo Shu) Buddhist tradition in Hawaii. The Lāhainā Jodo Mission not only serves as a religious sanctuary but also as a cultural treasure, preserving and promoting the teachings and traditions of Buddhism.
Special Thanks
HTA sharing their classroom and tech space with our community
Hawai'i Technology Academy (HTA) is a leading public charter school dedicated to providing innovative and flexible learning experiences for students across Hawaii. Committed to fostering community engagement and intergenerational connections, HTA has graciously provided a space for students and kupuna to gather and collaborate for this special event. In this initiative, students will interview kupuna and work together to create meaningful digital postcards using AI, bridging the gap between generations through shared stories and creative expression.
Some Example Student work!
Community surf and board storage. A place for grandparents and family to hang out while others surf.
City/County manage shoreline path, board storage and community picnic areas.
Path and Community covered picnic areas
