This kapu aloha code of conduct, historically a part of Native Hawaiian practices, is regaining modern-day momentum, march speakers said Saturday. “We’re seeing the power of a unified people ...

Hawaii has no endemic large land animals; even the pig and dog were brought over with the Polynesian voyagers. When the cows arrived, the king put a kapu (prohibition) on killing any cattle for 10 ...

“With the overthrow of the kapu system, Ka’ahumanu freely exercised ... prepared to fill the void left by the destruction of the Hawaiian gods. Ka’ahumanu was cordial but kept her distance ...