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CURRICULUM VITAE ROBERT KEAWE LOPES JR.

ROBERT KEAWE LOPES JR.

UNIVERSITY ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS: Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language 45-227 Nohonani Place 2540 Maile Way Spalding Hall 253 Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i 96744 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822 Bus: 808-956-4321 EMAIL: Fax: 808-956-4599 [email protected]

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2010

Dissertation Title: Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha: Ka Papahana Ho‘oheno Mele An Interactive Resource Center for the Promotion, Preservation and Perpetuation of Mele and Mele Practitioner.

Certificate of Completion: Hula Pahu, Traditional ‘Uniki Ceremony Lei Hulu Hula School, Kimo Alama Keaulana. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2002

Certificate of Completion: Hula ‘Ōlapa & ‘Ala‘apapa, Traditional ‘Uniki Ceremony Lei Hulu Hula School, Kimo Alama Keaulana. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2000

Masters In Educational Teaching, Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 1997

Bachelors of Arts in Hawaiian Language University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 1995

High School Diploma Waipahu High School, Waipahu, Hawai‘i 1991

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS Associate Professor, Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 2016 – Present

Assistant Professor, Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 2011 – 2015

Acting Assistant Professor, Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 2008 – 2010

Instructor, Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 1998 – 2008


Lecturer, Hawaiian Language Program Department of Liberal Arts, Hawaiian Studies Honolulu Community College. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 1997 – 1998 Lecturer, Hawaiian Language Program Department of Hawaiian and Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 1996 – 1998

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Monograph Lopes Jr. R. K & Wong, A. Kuuipo Kanahele. Editor. (in press) “Akaaka Mānoa.” Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language Hawai‘i: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

Lopes Jr. R. K. Editor. (2013) “E Mau Ai Ka Puana” Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha.” Hawai‘i: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

Refereed Book Chapter Lopes Jr., R. K. (in press) “Retain Thy Heritage” K. Baker & H. Baker (Eds.), Ka Mo‘olelo. Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge. Hawai‘i: University of Hawai‘i Press.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2015) “Ua Noho Au A Kupa I Ke Alo.” K. Oliveria & E. Wright (Eds.), Kanaka ‘Ōiwi Methodologies: Mo‘olelo and Metaphors. Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge. Hawai‘i: University of Hawai‘i Press.

Refereed Journal Article Lopes Jr., R. K. (submitted) “Ke Welo Mau Nei: Practitioners of Hawaiian Poetic Expressions” J. M. Foley (Ed), Oral Traditions Journal.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2015) “E La‘i Ē I Ka Wai Ē.” Viewer’s Guide for Theatre production of Lā‘ieikawai. Halele‘e Arts Foundation, University of Hawai‘i Department of Theatre & Dance. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2014) “Hiki Mai E Ka Lā” Hawaiian Journal of History. Hawaiian Historical Society. Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2013) “I ‘Ane‘i Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha” Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha E Mau Ai Ka Puana. Hawai‘i: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

Unpublished Dissertation Lopes Jr., R. K. (2010) “Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha: Ka Papahana Ho‘oheno Mele. An Interactive Resource Center for the Promotion, Preservation and Perpetuation of Mele and Mele Practitioners” (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). University of Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i.


Hawaiian Language Column in Local Newspaper Lopes Jr., R. K. (April 28, 2018) “No Kahale‘ohuonāmauna” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (April 15, 2017) “Ua Lele Kohala” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (October 8, 2016) “He Ho‘oheno No Keauhou” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (October 15, 2016) “No Keli‘i Ruth Nei Ho‘oheno” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (October 13, 2012) “He Ho‘oheno No Keali‘i” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (April 3, 2010) “No Aunty Dottie Thompson” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (November 9, 2008) “He Ho‘oheno No Kūpaoa” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (August 31, 2008) “No Nanea Ke Aloha” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (March 2, 2008) “No Genoa Keawe” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (February 10, 2008) “He Aloha no Aunty Doreen Lindsey” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (September 24, 2006) “He Aloha No Kawai Cockett” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (September 11, 2005) “He Inoa no Akiona Wahine” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (March 27, 2005) “Nou e Keaulana” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (May 15, 2005) “Nou e Paniolo.” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (February 20, 2005) “No Nāmaka He Inoa.” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (September 12, 2004) “A He Nani Mānoa.” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (February 8, 2004) “Ho‘omau” Hawaiian Language Column Kauakūkalahale. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Honolulu Star-Bulletin.


Invited Educational Booklet Lopes Jr., R. K. (2015) Nā Puana Ho‘oheno A Nā Kūpuna w/ Keawe Lopes & The Tuahine Troupe. Queen Lili‘uokalani Children Center. Ka Papakū No Kāmeha‘ikana, Cultural Event Series. Kaiwi‘ula, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2010) Kanikapila Featuring Songs of Bill Aliiloa Lincoln. Ke‘elikōlani Performing Arts Center, Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Ka‘iwakiloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Event Series. Kapālama, Hawai‘i.

Invited Compact Disc Recording Lopes Jr., R. K. “He Aloha No …” Mana Pa‘i Records, 2002. Compact Disc.

Invited Liner Notes for Compact Disc Lopes Jr. R. K. (2018) [Liner Notes] “Aloha From Nā Hoa” [CD]. Honolulu, Hawai‘i:

Nā Hoa Records.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2017) [Liner Notes Contributor] “Kekuhi Reimagined.” [CD]. Honolulu, Hawai‘i:

Lopes Jr. R. K., Takatsugi. C. (2015) [Liner Notes] “Ahuwale” [CD]. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Chad Takatsugi & Koops2.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2013) [Liner Notes Contibutor] “Maliu” [CD]. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Nā Hoa Records.

Soria Jr. H. B., Keaulana, J. K. A., Lopes Jr. R. K. (2007) [Liner Notes] “Bill Aliʻiloa Lincoln: Hawaii’s Falsetto Poet.” [CD] Ventura, California: Cord International.

Lopes Jr., R. K. Bobbit, D. U. (2002) [Liner Notes] “He Aloha No …” [CD] Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Mana Pa‘i Records. Invited Original Compositions on Compact Disc Lopes Jr., R.K. (2018) “Leo Kama‘āina” [Recorded by Nā Hoa] On Aloha From Nā Hoa [CD] Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Nā Hoa Records.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2015) “Awalau Hula.” [Recorded by Chad Takatsugi] On Ahuwale. [CD] Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Chad Takatsugi & Koops2.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2014) “Mahalo E Mānoa.” On magazine publication Hula Style [CD] No. 44 p. 72. Tokyo, Japan.

Lopes Jr., R.K. (2013) “He Mihi.” [Recorded by Ikaika Blackburn] On Maliu [CD] Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Nā Hoa Records.

Lopes Jr. R. K. & Lopes, T. (2012) I Keauhou Ka ‘Ōnohi a Ka Lāhui. On Vibrant People, Thriving Lands. [CD] Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Kamehameha Schools.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2010) “Lei Pīkake Lei Makamae.” On Nā Haku Mele o Hawai‘i. [CD] Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Makuakāne Productions.

Lopes Jr. R. K., Lopes, T. F. (2009). “Kahalaomapuana.” On ‘Ike O Nā Kumu Hula. [CD] Honolulu, HI: Lamakū Society.


Lopes Jr. R. K. (2005) “Hanohano Mānoa.” [Recorded by Aaron Salā]. On Ka Upu Aloha. [CD] Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Hula Records.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2002) “Aloha Wai‘anae, Aloha Nānākuli, Ka Melia Henoheno, Mahalo e Mānoa, Hanohano Kahalu‘u, Nani Pauoa, Ua Sila Ka Pelika, Iehova.” On He Aloha No … [CD] Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Mana Pa‘i Records. Invited Original Compositions Televised

Lopes Jr. R. K. & Lopes, T. K. (2017)“He Inoa No Bina Mossman.” [Performed by Sariah Mossman]. Kamehameha Schools Song Contest. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: KGMB Channel 7.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2017) “Wehiwehi Wale Ē Ka ‘Ano‘i Pua Lani.” [Performed by Ka‘ano‘i Akaka]. Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i: KFVE Channel 5.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2016)“Uluwehi O‘ahu.” [Performed by Pi‘ikea Lopes]. Kamehameha Schools Song Contest. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: KGMB Channel 7.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2015) “I Kai Aku Nei Mākou o ‘Ōhikilolo.” [Performed by Hālau Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e]. Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i: KFVE Channel 5.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2014) “He Kū‘auhau Ali‘i No Kalākaua.” [Performed by Hālau Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e]. Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i: KFVE Channel 5.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2014) “He Mele Paku‘i: Waikīkī I Ka Pohu A Ke Ka‘ao.” [Performed with Kumu Hula Keali‘i Reichel, Michael Casupang, Veto Baker, Mehana Hind, Nāpua Gregg and Tracie Lopes]. Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Artists Nā Hōkū Hanohano Televised Awards Ceremony. Waikīkī, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i: KFVE Channel 5. Lopes Jr. R. K. (2014) “Ua Awakea.” [Performed by Hālau Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e]. Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i: KFVE Channel 5.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2012) “Kāhiko Hawai‘i I Ka ‘Ōnohi ‘Ula.” [Performed by Hālau Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e]. Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i: KFVE Channel 5.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2010) “Hanohano Nu‘uanu I Ke Kawelu.” [Performed by Mahina Macfarlane, Hālau Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e]. Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i: KFVE Channel 5.

Lopes Jr. R. K., Takatsugi, C. (2010) “I Hoa E Pili Ai.” [Performed by Hālau Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e]. Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i: KFVE Channel 5.

Nogelmeier, M. P., Lopes Jr., R. K. (2010) “He Wehi No Mānoa.” [Performed by Hālau Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e]. “Always” recruitment commercial for the University of Hawai‘i Mānoa, O‘ahu.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2009) “He Inoa No Kapi‘olani.” [Performed by Hālau Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e]. Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i: KITV Channel 4.


Invited Original Compositions, Melodies, Choreography in a Theater Production Lopes Jr. R. K. (2015) “Kau Maila Ka Haililani, Kani Ikuwā Ka Malama, I Ne‘e Maila Ka Ua, He ‘Ahu E ‘A‘ahu Ai, Ea Mai Ka Lani He Kapu Akua.” [Original compositions performed by the cast theater production of Lā‘iekawai by Haili‘ōpua Baker]. Halele‘a Arts Foundation, University of Hawai‘i Kennedy Main Stage. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Keaulana, J. K., Lopes Jr., R. K. (2015) “A Hiki I Kea‘au Lā.” [Original composition, melody & choreography performed by the cast of theater production Lā‘ieikawai by Haili‘ōpua Baker]. Halele‘a Arts Foundation, University of Hawai‘i Kennedy Main Stage. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2015) “Kau Maila.” [Original melody performed by the cast of theater production Lā‘iekawai by Haili‘ōpua Baker]. Halele‘a Arts Foundation, University of Hawai‘i Kennedy Main Stage. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2015) “‘O ‘Oukou Lā.” [Original choreography & melody performed by the cast of Theater Production Lā‘iekawai by Haili‘ōpua Baker]. Halele‘a Arts Foundation, University of Hawai‘i Kennedy Main Stage. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr. R. K., Bento, S. (2015) “Aia Lā‘ieikawai.” [Original melody performed by the cast of theater production Lā‘iekawai by Haili‘ōpua Baker]. Halele‘a Arts Foundation, University of Hawai‘i Kennedy Main Stage. Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Invited Original Compositions for Live Public Performance Lopes Jr. R. K. (2017) “Aloha Wai‘anae.” Kawaiaha‘o Church School Program. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2015) “Aloha Nānākuli.” Kalihi Hawaiian Civic Club, PA‘I Foundation. Kalihi, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2011) “Kau Maila I Ka ‘Ōpua ‘O Akaaka I Ka Hanohano.” [Performed by The Students of Hawaiian 427 I Le‘a Ka Hula I Ka Ho‘opa‘a] At Ho‘okani Mānoa. Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2009) “Ka‘ehukai.” [Performed by The Tuahine Troupe & Hālau Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e]. At I Ulu I Ke Kumu. Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2009) “Lei Pua Melia Aloha.” [Performed by The Tuahine Troupe & Hālau Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e]. At I Ulu I Ke Kumu. Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2008) “Welina Mānoa Ua ‘Ike ‘Ia.” [Performed by The Students of Hawaiian 284 Ka Papa Mele] At Ho‘okani Mānoa. Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2008) “He Aloha No Kamehameha, He Aloha No Liholiho, He Aloha No Kauikeaouli, He Aloha No Ali‘i ‘Iolani, He Aloha No Kapuaiwa.” [Performed by Hālau Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e] At Ku‘u Ha‘eha‘e A Celebration of Aloha. Hawai‘i Theatre ‘Ōnohi Productions. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.


Lopes Jr. R. K. (2008) “Ua Nani Hawai‘i E Kaulana Nei.” [Performed by Hālau Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e] At the Festival of Pacific Arts. Hawai‘i Delegation. Pagopago, Samoa.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2007) He Aloha No Kapi‘olani. [Performed by Hālau Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e]. Iā ‘Oe E Ka Lā Hula Festival. Pleasanton, California. 2007.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2007) “Welina Mānoa A E Kū Nei.” [Performed by The Students of Hawaiian 384 Ka Papa Haku Mele] At Ho‘okani Mānoa. Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2006) “Home Aloha Dubois.” [Performed by The Students of the Hui Aloha Tuahine]. Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language. Pape‘ete, Tahiti. 2006.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2006) “Ku‘u Ha‘eha‘e, Ka Liko.” [Performed by Hālau Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e] At Ku‘u Ha‘eha‘e A Celebration of Aloha. Hawai‘i Theatre ‘Ōnohi Productions. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr. R. K., Basham, J. L. (2004) “Welina Mānoa Ua Kama‘āina.” [Performed by Students of Hawaiian 427 I Le‘a Ka Hula I Ka Ho‘opa‘a]. Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Honolulu, Hawai‘i. 2004.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (2003) “Lei Ana ‘o Ni‘ihau.” Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language. Ka‘ulakahi Aloha Professional Development. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Nanina, Ni‘ihau, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (1997) “Wiwo ‘Ole Ka E‘e o Kahiki.” [Performed with Kamana‘opono Crabbe, Kalei Nihipali & Michael Casupang]. Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Graduate Commencement Exercise. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr. R. K., Farias, T. (1997) “Welina Mānoa I Ka Lehu Aloha.” Nā Pua No‘eau Summer Program Kūkulu Kumuhana. Honolulu, Hawai‘i. 1997.

Lopes Jr. R. K. (1995) “Nānākuli.” [Performed by The Gentlemen of Nāmolokama]. Mokihana Festival Mālie Foundation. Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i. SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS Invited Keynote Lopes Jr., R. K. (2014)“‘Āina Ka Piko O Ke Ola.” American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Region 2 Conference. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2013) “E Mau Ai Ka Puana.” Ua Nani Hawai‘i: Hawaiian Cultural Knowledge Professional Development Conference. Oiso, Japan.

Conferences Lopes Jr., R. K. and Wong, A. K., Solis, R. K., Baker, H., Baker K., Lum, Z., Lum, N. and Solatorio, K. “Language Restoration Through Mele.” Panel Presentation World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawai‘i. 2014.


Lopes Jr., R. K., Baker, T., Baker, K., Wong, A. K., Avilez, K., Damas, K., Fergerstrom, L. and Solatorio, K. “Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha: E Mau Ai Ka Puana.” Panel Presentation Stabalizing Indigenous Languages Symposium. Kahaka‘ula O Ke‘elikōlani University of Hawai‘i at Hilo. 2014.

Lopes Jr., R. K. “Native Leaders in Library and Information Science.” Invited Panelist for Ho‘okele Na‘auao A Hawaiian Librarian Symposium sponsored by Nā Hawai‘i ‘Imi Loa with Laka and Lono Resource Center at Kamakakūokalani. Kānewai, Hawai‘i. 2013.

Lopes Jr., R K. and Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha Tuahine Troupe. “Hawaiian Poetic Expression.” Invited Presentation: Mele. Network of Ensemble Theaters Micro-Fest USA National Summit. Ke Kula ‘O Samuel M. Kamakau, Ko‘olaupoko, Hawai‘i. 2013.

Lopes Jr., R. Keawe & Hawaiian 684 Damas, F., Fergerstrom, L., Isaac E., Jeremiah K., Kanehailua M., Lum Z., “I Ka Makahiki: Kupaianaha Ka Waiakeakua.” ‘Aha Mo‘olelo Hawai‘i: Hawaiian Language and History Symposium. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. 2012.

Lopes Jr. R. K., Salā A., & Roa, R. “Mele Hawai‘i.” Panelist ‘Aha Mo‘olelo Hawai‘i: Hawaiian Language and History Symposium. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. 2012.

Lopes Jr. R. K. & Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha. “Liliko‘i.” Workshop Presenter ‘Aha Mo‘olelo Hawaiian Language and History Symposium. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. 2012.

Lopes Jr., R. K. “Ke Kāhua o Ka Haku Mele.” Panel Participant with Keali‘i Reichel: Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Artists Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards Festival. Waikīkī, O‘ahu. 2012.

Lopes Jr., R. K.. Nurturing the ‘Ōhā. Panel Participant with Leilani Basham, Nola Nāhulu, John Osorio, Aaron Salā and Kalena Silva. Aia I Ka Wai Dialogue Series on the [Present and Future of] Hawaiian Music by Amy Ku‘uleialoha Stillman. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Mānoa, O‘ahu. 2011.

Lopes Jr., R. K.,Wong, A. K. & Solis, R. K. Hawaiian Language Restoration Through Oral Traditions. World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education. Cusco, Peru. 2011.

Lopes Jr., R. K. Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha: Ka Papahana Ho‘oheno Mele. Pūpūkahi I Holomua: Working Together to Move Forward. Western Museums Association in

collaboration with the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Mānoa, O‘ahu. 2011.

Baker K., Baker, H., Lopes Jr., R. K. and Wong, A. K. Mūkīkī Wai Nā Mamo o Mānoa, An Annual Hawaiian Language Festival: Ka Wai Hone Kani Nuku. Panelist Language Education & Diversity Conference. University of Auckland. Aotearoa, New Zealand. 2011.

Lopes Jr., R. K. and Lopes, T. K. Nā Hula ‘Ōlapa me Nā Hula ‘Auana. Cultural Practitioner Workshop Presenter Ua Nani Hawai‘i: Hawaiian Cultural Knowledge Professional Development Conference. Oiso, Japan. 2007, 2009, 2016, 2018.


Lopes Jr., R. K. Cultural Sharing. Performer 31st Annual Second Language Research Forum (SLRF) Conference. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Mānoa, O‘ahu. 2008.

Lopes Jr., R. K. Welina Me Ke Aloha & Hō‘ike‘ike Mele Hula. Presentation at Pragmatics and Language Learning Conference. National Foreign Language Resource Center. Mānoa, O‘ahu. 2006.

Lopes Jr., R. K. Welina Me Ke Aloha. Chanter Participant for Annual Clerical Conference. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Honolulu, O‘ahu. 2006.

Lopes Jr., R. K. Aia Nō I Ka Mea E Mele Ana. Presenter World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education. Auckland University. Auckland, New Zealand. 2006

Lopes Jr., R. K. Aia Nō I Ka Mea E Mele Ana: Bill Ali‘iloa Lincoln. Presenter Te Tumu Conference on Indigenous Research. University of Otago. Dunedin, New Zealand. 2006.

Lopes Jr., R. K. and Lopes, T. K. and Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. He Hō‘ike‘ike Mele Hula. Hula Presentation CALICO Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Mānoa, O‘ahu. 2006.

Basham, J. L., & Lopes Jr., R. K., & Oliveira, K. Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike. Presentation New Voices in Indigenous Knowledge Conference. University of California Berkeley. 2004. Invited Presenter Lopes Jr., R. K. Nā Mele o Bina Mossman. Presenter. Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha. Kamehameha Schools. Honolulu, O‘ahu. 2017.

Lopes Jr., R. K. Ka Unulau o Hālali‘i. Panel Presenter. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Honolulu, O‘ahu. 2016. Invited Mele & Hula Workshop Presenter Lopes Jr., R. K. & Lopes, T. “Kama‘e.” Lei o Lanikūhonua Hula Workshop & Presentation. Lanikūhonua Cultural Institute. Lanikūhonua, O‘ahu. 2014.

Lopes Jr., R. K. “Aloha Nānākuli & Hō‘ike‘ike Hula.” Workshop Presenter, Teacher, Performer. Waikīkī International Hula Conference. Waikīkī Improvement Association. Waikīkī, O‘ahu. 2014.

Lopes Jr., R. K., Lopes, T. K. & Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. “Nā ‘Ōlapa Ho‘ohanohano I Nā Ali‘i Ke‘elikōlani me Pauahi.” 16th Annual Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Dinner. Special Events. Kaiwi‘ula, Hawai‘i. 2014.

Lopes Jr., R. K. “Kumukahi & Hō‘ike‘ike Hula.” Workshop Presenter, Teacher, Performer. Waikīkī International Hula Conference. Waikīkī Improvement Association. Waikīkī, O‘ahu. 2013.

Lopes Jr., R. K. “Ku‘u Lei & Hō‘ike‘ike Hula.” Workshop Presenter, Teacher, Performer. Waikīkī International Hula Conference. Waikīkī Improvement Association. Waikīkī, O‘ahu. 2013.

Lopes Jr., R. K. and Lopes, T. He Inoa No Ka‘iulani. Lei o Lanikūhonua Hula Workshop & Presentation. Lanikūhonua Cultural Institute. Lanikūhonua, O‘ahu. 2012.


Lopes Jr., R. K. Welina Mānoa I Ka Lehu Aloha. Workshop Presentation, Nānā I Ke Kumu. PA‘I Foundation Kumu Hula Victoria Holt Takamine. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Mānoa, O‘ahu. 2011.

Lopes Jr., R. K. Kanikapila Featuring Songs of Bill Aliiloa Lincoln. Presentation with an Accompanying Mele Booklet. Ke‘elikōlani Performing Arts Center, Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Ka‘iwakiloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Event Series. Kapālama, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2010.

Lopes Jr., R. K. “Kawaihae Hula & Hō‘ike‘ike Hula.” Workshop Presenter, Teacher, Performer. Waikīkī International Hula Conference. Waikīkī Improvement Association. Waikīkī, O‘ahu. 2013.

Lopes Jr., R. K. “He Inoa No Kamehameha & Hō‘ike‘ike Hula.” Workshop Presenter, Teacher, Performer. Waikīkī International Hula Conference. Waikīkī Improvement Association. Waikīkī, O‘ahu. 2013.

Lopes Jr., R. K. & Kanae, L. Nā Mele Oli: Welina Mānoa. Writer’s Panel HPST 201 University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu Hawaiian Studies Program. Leeward Community College Campus. Waipahū, O‘ahu. 2009.

Lopes Jr., R. K. “‘Ula Nōweo & Ku‘u Milimili.” Workshop Presenter, Teacher, Performer. Waikīkī International Hula Conference. Waikīkī Improvement Association. Waikīkī, O‘ahu. 2008.

Lopes Jr., R. K. “He Inoa No Ka‘iulani & Nani Wale Ke‘anae.” Workshop Presenter, Teacher, Performer. Waikīkī International Hula Conference. Waikīkī Improvement Association. Waikīkī, O‘ahu. 2007. Invited International Public Performance Presentation

Lopes Jr. R. K. and Lopes, T. K. Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Commentator. Neal S. Blaisdell Arena. Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2018

Lopes Jr. R. K. and Lopes, T. K. & Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Hō‘ike Lanakila: Featuring winners of the Merrie Monarch Festival. Osaka, Nagoya & Tokyo, Japan. 2018

Lopes Jr. R. K. and Lopes, T. K. & Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Nā Hiwahiwa: Featuring the winners of the Merrie Monarch Festival & Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards 2014 - 2017. Tokyo, Japan. 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 & 2017

Lopes Jr. R. K. and Lopes, T. K. & Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Merrie Monarch Hula Festival Director Luana Kawelu & Merrie Monarch Festival Hilo, Hawai‘i. 2009 – Present.

Lopes Jr. R. K. and Lopes, T. K. & Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Nā Mele Hula o Hawai‘i Nei. Presenter and Performer 10th Festival of Pacific Arts, Hawai‘i Delegation. Pagopago, Samoa. 2008.

Lopes Jr., R. K, and Lopes, T. K., & Hui Aloha ‘Āina Tuahine. Ka Huaka‘i i Tahiti Me Mo‘orea. Exchange Cultural Presentation. No Tahiti. Pape‘ete, Tahiti. 2006.


Invited National Public Performance Presentation Lopes Jr., R. K. & The Tuahine Troupe. “Nā Ho‘oheno o Nā Puana.” University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge Delegation to the United States Smithsonian Folk Life Festival. The Commons Washington D.C. 2012.

Lopes Jr., R. K. & The Tuahine Troupe. Nā Mele Aloha o Ka ‘Āina. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge Delegation to the United States Smithsonian Folk Life Festival. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Washington D.C. 2012.

Lopes Jr. R. K. and Lopes, T. K. & Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Iā ‘Oe E Ka Lā Hula Festival Director Kumu Hula Association of Northern California. Pleasanton, California. 2006, 2007, 2009

Invited Local Public Performance Presentation Lopes Jr., R. K. & Lopes, Tracie K. [Presenter/Performer] Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Relay For Life. Presentation 2018. Kamehameha Schools. Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr., R. K. & Lopes, Tracie K. [Presenter/Performer] Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Kona Nui Nights. Presentation 2017. Ward Village. Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr., R. K., Lopes, T. K. & Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds In Historic Downtown, Honolulu. 2017.

Lopes Jr., R. K. & Lopes, Tracie K. [Presenter/Performer] Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Ho‘omāka‘ika‘i 50th Anniversary Celebration. Presentation 2017. Ka‘iwakīloumoku. Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr., R. K. & Lopes, Tracie K. [Presenter/Performer] Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Nā Lani ‘Ehā. Presentation 2014 - 2017 McKinley High School Auditorium. Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr., R. K. & Lopes, Tracie K. [Presenter/Performer] Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. KS Concert Glee Fundraiser. Presentation 2016. Ka‘iwakīloumoku. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr., R. K. & Lopes, Tracie K. [Presenter/Performer] Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Lei of Stars. Presentation 2016. Hyatt Regency Waikīkī, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr., R. K. & Lopes, Tracie K. [Presenter/Performer] Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Prince Lot Hula Festival. Presentation 2016. Moanalua Gardens. O‘ahu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr., R. K. & Lopes, Tracie K. [Presenter/Performer] Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Nā Palapalai Reunion. Presentation 2016. Hawai‘i Theater. Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i.

Lopes Jr., R. K. & The Tuahine Troupe. [Presenter/Performer] Nā Puana Ho‘oheno A Nā Kūpuna: Nā Lani ‘Ehā. Papakū No Kāmeha‘ikana Cultural Event Workshop Presentation 2015 Queen Lili‘uokalani Children Center. Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i.\

Cebalos, L., Gregg, N. Lopes, R. K, Lopes, T. K., & Takatsugi, C. [Performer] Holokū Ball honoring Dr. Randie Fong Concert 2014. ‘Aha Hui Hawai‘i Sivila o Honolulu, Waikīkī, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i.


Lopes Jr., R. K., Lopes, T. K. & Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. No Kimo Alama Keaulana He Inoa: Ka‘ehukai and Lei Pua Melia Aloha. Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge I Ulu I Ke Kumu. Kānewai, O‘ahu. 2012.

Lopes Jr., R. K., Lopes, T. K. & Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds In Historic Downtown, Honolulu. 2011 – 2014.

Lopes Jr., R. K., Lopes, T. K. & Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Hula ‘Oni E Hula Festival Director Hula Hālau o Hōkūlani Kumu Hula. Kealia, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2006 – Present.

Lopes Jr., R. K., Lopes, T. K. [Organizer/Performer] Ke Kono A Ke Aloha Hālau Benefit Concert Makakilo, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2007 – 2014 Kaiwi‘ula, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i 2015.

Lopes Jr., R. K., Lopes, T. K. [Organizer/Performer] Ku‘u Ha‘eha‘e Hālau Benefit Concert: A Celebration of Aloha Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2006, 2008 & 2013

Lopes Jr., R. K., Lopes, T. K. & Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. ‘Onipa‘a 2012 Queen Lili‘uokalani Birthday Celebration: Lili‘u Lei A Ka Lāhui. Project Manager Leimomi Khan and Kalani Akana Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2012

Lopes Jr., R. K. & Hawaiian 384 Ka Papa Haku Mele. Educational Mele Presentation: A Culminating Experience. Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Mānoa, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014.

Lopes Jr., R. K. & Hawaiian 284 Ka Papa Mele, Ka Ho‘opa‘a. Educational Mele Presentation: A Culminating Experience. Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Mānoa, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.

Lopes Jr., R. K. & Hawaiian 427 I Le‘a Ka Hula I Ka Ho‘opa‘a. Educational Mele Presentation: A Culminating Experience. Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Mānoa, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2004, 2006, 2011, 2013.

Lopes Jr., R. K. & Hawaiian 484 Ka Papa Mele. Educational Mele Presentation: A Culminating Experience. Ho‘okani Mānoa, Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha. Mānoa, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2004.

Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana & The Lei Hula Hulu School. [Performer] King Kamehameha Day Celebration: Presentation of hula in honor of King Kamehameha. Department of City and County of Honolulu. The Kamehameha Day Celebration Commission. Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2004

Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana & The Lei Hula Hulu School. [Performer] A Tribute to the Ali‘i of Hulihe‘e. The Hulihe‘e Palace and The Daughters of Hawai‘i Niumalu, Kona, Hawai‘i. 2003

Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana [Performer] Rare Gems: An Evening in Hawaiian Music with Lei Hulu Performance Hula Kilu “Kū Ka ‘Oli‘oli Nā Moku.” University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Music Department. Mānoa, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2002

Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana & The Lei Hula Hulu School. [Performer] Poetic Hula of the Kalākaua ‘Ohana. The Committee for the Preservation and Study of Hawaiian Language, Art and Culture University of Hawai‘i. Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2002.


Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana & The Lei Hula Hulu School. [Performer] Poetic Hula of the Kamehameha ‘Ohana. The Committee for the Preservation and Study of Hawaiian Language, Art and Culture. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Kānewai, Hawai‘i. 2001

Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana & The Lei Hula Hulu School. [Performer] Nā Mele Hula o Queen Emma me King Kamehameha IV. The Daughters of Hawai‘i. Hānaiakamālama, Nu‘uanu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2000

Lopes Jr., R. K., Lopes, T. K. & Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. King Kamehameha Day Lei Draping Celebration 2011. State of Hawai‘i King Kamehameha Celebration Commision, Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Lopes Jr., R. K., Lopes, T. K. & Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Queen Lili‘uokalani ‘Onipa‘a Celebration 2010. Friends of the ‘Iolani Palace, Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Lopes Jr., R. K., Lopes, T. K. & Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Samadhi Live 2012 Samadhi Hawai‘i Performance at The Cupula Theatre, Honolulu Design Center Honolulu, O‘ahu Hawai‘i

International Market Place 1/ʻ10, 2/ʻ11, 11/ʻ10, 3/ʻ11, 5/ʻ11, 5/ʻ12, 6/ʻ12, 7/ʻ12 & 12/ʻ12 Queen Emma International, Waikīkī, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i FEATURED STORIES Invited Featured Story Local Newspaper: Honolulu Advertiser Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes and Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Honored to Compete. Invited featured guest story Newspaper article, Honolulu Adverstiser by Nina Wu. 2014.

Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes and Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Hālau Represents New Generation of Merrie Monarch Kumu. Invited featured guest story Newspaper article, Honolulu Adverstiser by Nina Wu. 2014.

Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes and Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Invited featured guest story Newspaper article, Honolulu Adverstiser by Wanda Adams. 2009. Invited Featured Story International Magazine Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes. Invited featured guest story magazine article Hula Le‘a Magazine No. 57 pp 79 – 80. Tokyo, Japan. 2014.

Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes. Invited featured guest story magazine article Hula Style Magazine No. 44 pp 65 – 73. Tokyo, Japan. 2014.

Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes. Invited featured guest story magazine article Hula Le‘a Magazine No. 54 pp 22 – 28. Tokyo, Japan. 2013.

Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes. Invited featured guest story magazine article Hula Le‘a Magazine No. 37 pp 186 – 189. Tokyo, Japan. 2009.


GRANTS Special Extramural Funding (Total Raised $36,834) UH Foundation Account #126-5750-4 Mele Institute Raised $36,834 in donations September 2014 – Present Funded Extramural Funding (Total Request $13,780. Total Received $13,780) Lopes Jr., R. K. (2009) “Ola I Ka Lima Kāko‘o: Hawaiian 483 Ka Papa Mele Wahi Pana.” Office of Hawaiian Affairs Education Hale. Total Request $8,980. Received $8,980.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2008) “Hawaiian 483 Ka Papa Mele Wahi Pana.” Office of Hawaiian Affairs Education Hale. Total Request $4,800. Received $4,800. Funded Instramural Funding (Total Request $69,820. Total Received $32,002) Lopes Jr., R. K. (2014)“Lā Mele 2014: Ho‘oheno Ka Puana I Lohe ‘Ia.” Student Activity and Program Fee Board, Campus Center, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $7,300. Received $1800.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2014)“Ke Welo Mau Nei: Ka Ho‘opa‘a.” Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $2,000. Received $1,250.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2013)“Lā Mele 2013.” Campus Center Board Activities Council. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $7,640.62. Received $4,125.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2013) “Ke Welo Mau Nei: Ka Ho‘opa‘a.” Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $2,000. Received $1,000.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2013)“Ke Welo Mau Nei: I Lohe ‘Ia Ka Puana.” Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $2,000 Received $1,500.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2012)“Aia Nō I Ka Mea E Mele Ana.” Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $2,000. Received $1,000.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2012) “Lā Mele.” Campus Center Board Activities Council. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $6,380. Received $3,000.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2010)“Aia Nō I Ka Mea E Mele Ana.” Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $5,000. Received $1,327.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2010) “Ka Puana A I Lohe ‘Ia.” Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $5,000. Received $1,000.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2010) “Ka U‘i o Mānoa.” Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $5,000. Received $1,000.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2009) “Ka U‘i o Mānoa.” Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Requet $5,000. Received $1,000.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2009)“Hanohano ‘O Lehua.” Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $5,000. Received $1,000.


Lopes Jr., R. K. (2007)“The House of Music Digitizing Project.” Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $2,000. Received $2,000.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2007) “The House of Music Digitizing Project.” Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $5,000. Received $5,000.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2002) “Ka Hale Pili.” Educational Improvement Fund. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.Total Request $5,000. Received $5,000.

Lopes Jr. R. Keawe. (2002)“Nā Mele o Hawai‘i Nei.” Educational Improvement Fund. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $3,500. Received $3,500. Additional Grant Writing Activity (Not Funded) Lopes Jr. R. K. (2014) “I Mau Ka Ho‘oheno A Nā Kūpuna: Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Audio Recording Disc Collection.” Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Total Request $60,624 Year 2016, $70,422 Year 2017.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2014)“Ke Welo Mau Nei: Ka Ho‘opa‘a.” Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $2,300.

Lopes Jr., R. Keawe. (2014) “I Pa‘a Mau Ka Puana.” The Recording Academy Grammy Foundation. Bishop Museum Audio Vinyl Disc Collection. Total Request $5,000.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2014)“I Pa‘a Mau Ka Puana.” Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $4,800. Lopes Jr., R. Keawe. (2013) “I Pa‘a Mau Ka Puana.” The Recording Academy Grammy Foundation. Bishop Museum Audio Vinyl Disc Collection. Total Request $17,000.

Lopes Jr., R. Keawe. (2013) “I Pa‘a Mau Ka Puana.” Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $5,000.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2008) “Digitize & Index 6 Years of Ka Papa Mele Wahi Pana.” Princess Abigail K. K Kawānanakoa Foundation. Total Request $80,000. No Response.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2003)“Ka Ho‘opa‘a.” Educaitonal Improvement Fund. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.Total Request $5,000.

Lopes Jr., R. K. (2001)“Nā Mele o Hawai‘i Nei.” Educational Improvement Fund. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Total Request $3,500. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Invited Participant University Related Kanaka Maoli Faculty Professional Development. “Developing Your Tenure & Promotion Dossier” with April Drexel and Lia Keawe and “Prepare Yourself for Review” with D. MacGregor, N. Mokuau & K. Tengan. etc …” Dean Maenette Benham, Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge. Puahia, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2013. Kanaka Maoli Faculty Professional Development. “Faculty Career” with Anna Ortiz and “Building Collaborative Kanaka Research Initiatives.” Dean Maenette Benham, Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge. Puahia, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2013.


Kanaka Maoli Faculty Professional Development.“Crafting a Faculty Career” with Dean Maenette Benham, Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge. Puahia, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2012.

Lopes Jr., R. Keawe. Papahana Kākau. Ho‘okulāiwi Writers Retreat. University of Hawai‘i at MānoaTeacher Education and Curriculum Studies Department. Wai‘anae, O‘ahu. 2008. Invited Participant Mele & Hula Related Hula workshop. Hi‘iaka; A Lalo Māua o Waipi‘o, Kāhuli Aku. Taught by Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana.The King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade. 2017

Hula workshop. Wahiikaahuula. Taught by Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana. Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e. Mō‘ili‘ili Community Center. 2016.

Hula workshop. Hanohano Ni‘ihau taught by Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana. Scholarship fundraiser sponsored by Ka ‘Aha Hui Sivila o Kapolei. Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies. Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2012.

Hula workshop. Lua ‘Ole Ka Nani o Niakala taught by Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana. Scholarship fundraiser sponsored by Ka ‘Aha Hui Sivila o Kapolei. Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies. Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2011.

Hula workshop. Wai‘oli taught by Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana. Scholarship fundraiser sponsored by Ka ‘Aha Hui Sivila o Kapolei. Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies. Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2010.

Hula workshop. A Lā‘iewai ‘O Kalani taught by Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana. Scholarship fundraiser sponsored by Ka ‘Aha Hui Sivila o Kapolei. Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies. Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2008.

Hula workshop. Kū Ka ‘Oli‘oli Nā Moku taught by Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana. Scholarship fundraiser sponsored by Ka ‘Aha Hui Sivila o Kapolei. Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies. Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2007.

Hula workshop. Kuaihelani taught by Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana. Scholarship fundraiser sponsored by Ka ‘Aha Hui Sivila o Kapolei. Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies. Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2006.

Hula workshop. Ka Li‘a taught by Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana. Scholarship fundraiser sponsored by Ka ‘Aha Hui Sivila o Kapolei. Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies. Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2005.

Hula workshop. Ko‘u Ho‘ohihi and Mele No Lunalilo taught by Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana. Scholarship fundraiser sponsored by Ka ‘Aha Hui Sivila o Kapolei. Kamakakūokalani Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2004.

Hula workshop. Wai‘anae taught by Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana. Scholarship fundraiser sponsored by Ka ‘Aha Hui Sivila o Kapolei. Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies. Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2003.


Hula workshop. Aia I Honolulu Ku‘u Pōhaku taught by Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana. Scholarship fundraiser sponsored by Ka ‘Aha Hui Sivila o Kapolei. Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies. Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2002.

Hula workshop. A Kilohana ‘O Kalani taught by Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana. Scholarship fundraiser sponsored by Ka ‘Aha Hui Sivila o Queen Emma. Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies. Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2001.

Hula workshop. A Maunakea ‘O Kalani taught by Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana. Scholarship fundraiser sponsored by Ka ‘Aha Hui Sivila o Queen Emma. Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies. Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. 2000.

UNIVERSITY LEVEL TEACHING Hawaiian 101 – 102 Elementary Hawaiian. Listening, speaking, reading and writing of elementary level acquisition of the Hawaiian Language.

Hawaiian 201 – 202 Intermediate Hawaiian. Continuation of elementary Hawaiian 102 including reading of traditional texts and daily lab work.

Hawaiian 284 Ka Papa Mele I. The incorporation of mele and the performance thereof in the enhancement of second language acquisition of Hawaiian.

Hawaiian 301 – 302 Third Level Hawaiian. Continuation of Hawaiian language learning beyond an intermediate level including advance conversation and reading. Hawaiian 321 Hawaiian Conversation. Systematic practice on various topics for control of spoken Hawaiian. Hawaiian 384

Ka Papa Haku Mele. “Composers and Their Compositions” The analysis, discussion and learning of mele composed by native speakers of Hawaiian in the acquisition of Hawaiian poetic language.

Hawaiian 427 I Le‘a Ka Hula I Ka Ho‘opa‘a. The incorporation of mele and hula performance with mo‘olelo and ka‘ao. Hawaiian 484 Hawaiian Poetry. Historical survey and analysis of poetry found in traditional chants, folk songs, modern poetry written in Hawaiian. Interpreting and composing Hawaiian poetry.

Hawaiian 499 Directed Studies. Study of Hawaiian language through vernacular readings in various academic fields. Hawaiian 684 Ka Papa Noi‘i Mele. Intensive study of mele focusing on the development of personal mele database in the support of graduate Plan B Project and Master’s Thesis.

Hawaiian 695 Papahana Laeo‘o. Research for Plan B project/non-thesis. May include but not limited to internship with cultural practitioner.

Hawaiian 699 Directed Research Study.


Hawaiian 700 Noi‘i Pepa Laeo‘o. Research for master’s thesis.

HONORS & AWARDS University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa 2016 Chancellor’s Citation for Meritorious Teaching Award International Honors: Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i 2018 2nd Place Miss Aloha Hula Category, Hawaiia Language Award.

Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i 2017 2nd Place Wahine Hula Kahiko Category, 1st Place Wahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Overall Wahine Category, 1st Place Overall.

Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2017 5rd Place Kaikaimahine Solo Category, 3rd Kaikamahine Hula Kahiko Category, 4th Place Kaikamahine, 3rd Place Keiki Kāne Soloist, 2nd Place Keiki Kāne Hula Kahiko, 1st Place Keiki Kāne Hula ‘Auana.

Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i 2016 3rd Place Miss Aloha Hula Category, 3rd Place Wahine Hula Kahiko Category, 4th Place Wahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 2nd Overall Wahine Category.

Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2016 5th Kaikamahine Hula Kahiko Category, 3rd Place Kaikamahine, 5th Place Keiki Kāne Soloist

Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i 2015 3rd Place Miss Aloha Hula Category, 3rd Place Wahine Hula Kahiko Category, 5th Place Wahine Hula ‘Auana Category

Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i 2014 1st Place Miss Aloha Hula Category, 1st Place Overall Wahine Category, 1st Place Wahine Hula Kahiko Category, 2nd Place Wahine Hula ‘Auana Category

Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i 2013 4th Place Miss Aloha Hula Category, 3rd Place Overall Wahine Category, 4th Place Wahine Hula Kahiko Category, 4th Place Wahine Hula ‘Auana Category

Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2013 3rd Place Kaikaimahine Solo Category, 3rd Kaikamahine Hula Kahiko Category, 3rd Place Kaikamahine Hula ‘Auana Category

Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i 2012 3rd Place Miss Aloha Hula Category, 5th Place Wahine Hula Kahiko Category, 3rd Place Wahine Hula ‘ ‘Auana Category

Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2012 4th Place Kaikaimahine Solo Category, 2nd Kaikamahine Hula Kahiko Category, 4th Place Kaikamahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Mary Kawena Pukui Language Category

Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i 2011 5th Place Miss Aloha Hula Category, 4th Place Wahine Hula Kahiko Category


Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2011 2nd Place Kaikaimahine Solo Category, 2nd Kaikamahine Hula Kahiko Category, 3rd Place Kaikamahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Mary Kawena Pukui Language Category

Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i 2010 3rd Place Miss Aloha Hula Category

King Kamehameha Hula Competition. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2008 2nd Place Oli Wahine Chanting Category.

Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2010 2nd Place Kaikamahine Hula Kahiko Category, 5th Place Kaikamahine Hula ‘Auana Category

Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Hilo, Hawai‘i 2009 5th Place Miss Aloha Hula Category, 3rd Place Wahine Hula ‘Auana Category

King Kamehameha Hula Competition. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2007 1st Place Wahine ‘Auana Category, 4th Place Wahine Kahiko Category, 1st Place Hula ‘Auana Hawaiian

Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Artists Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. Final Ballot Nominee, Hawaiian Language Category. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2003

Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Artists Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. Final Ballot Nominee, Haku Mele Category, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2003 National Honors: Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes Iā ‘Oe E Ka Lā Hula Festival. Pleasanton, California 2009 3rd Place Wahine Soloist Category, 2nd Place Wahine Hula Kahiko Category, 1st Place Wahine ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Hawaiian Language Award, 1st place Hawaiian Musical Performance.

Iā ‘Oe E Ka Lā Hula Festival. Pleasanton, California 2008 2nd Place Wahine Soloist Category, 1st Place Wahine Kahiko Category, 2nd Place Wahine ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Hawaiian Language Award.

Iā ‘Oe E Ka Lā Hula Festival. Pleasanton, California 2006 2nd Place Wahine Soloist Category, 2nd Place Wahine ‘Auana Category, 2nd Place Hawaiian Lang. Award Local Honors: Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes Hula ‘Oni Ē Hula Festival. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2018 1st Place Kaikamahine Soloist Category, 1st Place Kaikamahine Hula Kahiko Category, 3rd Place Kaikamahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 2nd Place Keiki Kāne Soloist, 1st Place Keiki Kāne Hula Kahiko Category, 2nd Place Keiki Kāne Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Hawaiian Language Award

Hula ‘Oni Ē Hula Festival. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2017 3rd Place Kaikamahine Soloist Category, 1st Place Kaikamahine Hula Kahiko Category, 1st Place Kaikamahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Keiki Kāne Soloist, 2nd Place Keiki Kāne Hula Kahiko Category, 1st Place Keiki Kāne Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Hawaiian Language Award

Hula ‘Oni Ē Hula Festival. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2016 1st Place Kaikamahine Soloist Category, 1st Place Kaikamahine Hula Kahiko Category, 1st Place Kaikamahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Keiki Kāne Soloist, 2nd Place Keiki Kāne Hula Kahiko Category, 1st Place Keiki Kāne Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Hawaiian Language Award 1st Place Wahine Soloist Category, 1st Place Wahine Hula Kahiko Category, 1st Place Wahine Hula ‘Auana Category.


Hula ‘Oni Ē Hula Festival. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2013 2nd Place Kaikamahine Soloist Category, 1st Place Kaikamahine Hula Kahiko Category, 1st Place Kaikamahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Miss Hula ‘Oni Ē Wahine Category, 1st Place Wahine Hula Kahiko Category, 3rd Place Wahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Emma Defries overall award, 1st Place Hawaiian Language Award

Hula ‘Oni Ē Hula Festival. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2012 1st Place Kaikamahine Soloist Category, 1st Place Kaikamahine Hula Kahiko Category, 1st Place Kaikamahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Miss Hula ‘Oni Ē Wahine Category, 1st Place Wahine Hula Kahiko Category, 1st Place Wahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Emma Defries overall award, 1st Place Kahale ‘Ī Award, 1st Place Hawaiian Language Award

Hula ‘Oni Ē Hula Festival. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2011 3rd Place Kaikamahine Soloist Category, 1st Place Kaikamahine Hula Kahiko Category, 2nd Place Kaikamahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 2nd Place Miss Hula ‘Oni Ē Wahine Category, 2nd Place Wahine Hula Kahiko Category, 1st Place Wahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Hawaiian Language

Hula ‘Oni Ē Hula Festival, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2010 1st Place Kaikamahine Soloist, 2nd Place Kaikamahine Kahiko Category, 2nd Place Kaikamahine ‘Auana, 1st Place Hawaiian Language Award Musical Performance.

Hula ‘Oni Ē Hula Festival. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2009 2nd Place Kaikamahine Soloist Category, 2nd Place Kaikamahine Hula Kahiko Category, 2nd Place Kaikamahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Miss Hula ‘Oni Ē Wahine Category, 1st Place Wahine

Hula Kahiko Category, 2nd Place Wahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Hawaiian Language Award.

Hula ‘Oni Ē Hula Festival. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2008 2nd Place Kaikamahine Soloist Category, 1st Place Kaikamahine Hula Kahiko Category, 1st Place Kaikamahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Miss Hula ‘Oni Ē Wahine Category, 1st Place Wahine

Hula Kahiko Category, 2nd Place Wahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Hawaiian Language Award, 1st Place Emma DeFries Award, 1st Place Kahale ‘Ī Perpetual Award.

Hula ‘Oni Ē Hula Festival. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2007 1st Place Kaikamahine Soloist Category, 1st Place Kaikamahine Hula Kahiko Category, 3rd Place Kaikamahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Place Miss Hula ‘Oni Ē Wahine Category, 1st Place Wahine Hula Kahiko Category, 2nd Place Wahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Hawaiian Language Award,1st Place Kahale ‘Ī Perpetual Award.

Hula ‘Oni Ē Hula Festival. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 2006 3rd Place Miss Hula ‘Oni Ē Wahine Category, 1st Place Wahine Hula Kahiko Category, 3rd Place Wahine Hula ‘Auana Category, 1st Hawaiian Language Award, 1st Place Kahale ‘Ī Award.

Bank of Hawai‘i Scholarship in Teacher Education University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 1996

Kua‘ana Student Services Tuition Waiver Recipient University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 1993 – 1997

Kamehameha School Post-High School Scholarship University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 1991 – 1996

Waipahu High School Scholar Athlete of the Year Waipahu High School. Waipahu, Hawai‘i 1991

Mike Crozier Foreign Language Scholarship Waipahu High School. Waipahu, Hawai‘i 1991


PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Developer: New Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language Courses 2002 – 2005 Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Hawaiian 684 Ka Papa Noi‘i Mele (2002) Hawaiian 483 Ka Papa Mele Wahi Pana (2003) Hawaiian 284 Ka Papa Mele I (2004) Hawaiian 384 Ka Papa Haku Mele (2005) Hawaiian 427 I Le‘a Ka Hula I Ka Ho‘opa‘a (2005) Director: Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha: Ka Papahana Ho‘oheno Mele 2002 - Present An Interactive Resource Center for the Preservation & Perpetuation of Mele & Mele Practitioners Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language, Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, UHM. MELE PROJECTS -Nā Mele o Hawai‘i Nei

Nā Mele O Hawaiʻi Nei focuses on the digitization of mele from vintage vinyl recordings that feature revered mele practitioners, who, for the most part were native speakers or trained by those who were learned in the art of mele performance. These include 45, 78 & 33 1/3 rpm recordings from the Kimo Alama Keaulana Collection, House of Music Collection, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Sinclair Library Vinyl Collection, Bishop Museum Audio Disc Collection, R. Keawe Lopes, Jr. Collection, Hernandez Collection, and the Mayer Collection. To date, KWAKA cares for 13,398 mele recordings.

-Ke Welo Mau Nei Ke Welo Mau Nei is a guest lecture series featuring revered mele practitioners, sponsored in collaboration with Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language’s mele courses. To date, KWAKA has organized 18 series and welcomed 99 guest lectures. The digital collection of these guest lecture series account for 106 hours of video footage that include a variety of personal mo‘olelo told by the mele practitioners themselves.

-Lā Mele The mission of Lā Mele is to bring those of both the community and the academy together to celebrate mele and mele practitioners. Lā Mele features intellectual and engaging sessions on the topic of mele including: Mele Panel Discussions, Mele Performances, Mele sing-a-long sessions and a Mele Choral Competition featuring Hawaiian Immersion and Charter Schools. To date, KWAKA has documented six Lā Mele Series, 24 Guest Lecture Performers, 22 school choir participants and 24 hours of video documentation. -Ka Papa Mele Kauwela In the Winter of 2002, KWAKA created a Summer Hawaiian language mele course taught by revered scholar of mele, Associate Professor Kimo Alama Keaulana. As a result, Hawaiian 483, Ka Papa Mele Wahi Pana was developed for students of both the academy and the community to learn mele composed specifically for pana ‘āina, KWAKA offered Ka Papa Mele Wahi Pana for six consecutive Summers, Summer 2003 – Summer 2008, and, in 2011, KWAKA offered Ka Papa Mele Inoa or name songs. KWAKA stewards over 598 mele from Keaulana’s personal collection and 206 hours of video documentation of Keaulana teaching and sharing mo‘olelo about them.

-Ho‘okani Mānoa In the Fall semester of 2002, Ho‘okani Mānoa was created as a venue to showcase the traditional musical stylings of mele practitioners. Ho‘okani Mānoa consisted of two very unique programs: Ho‘okani Mānoa Reminisces and Ho‘okani Mānoa Continues. Currently, KWAKA cares for 101 hours of video documentation that feature 110 musical groups.


Account Administrator: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Foundation Account UH Foundation Account #126-5750-4 Mele Institute

Director: The Tuahine Troupe 2010 – Present Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha, Kawaihuelani, Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Protocol lead: Hawai‘inuiākea Graduates 2010 – Present Hawai‘inuiākea and University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Commencement Ceremonies Chair: Selection Committee Chris Grootaert Scholarship 2015 - Present Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Chair: Selection Committee Karen Chandler Scholarship 2013 – Present Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Director: E Kau A Hua ‘o Kauhua. Kawaihuelani Graduate Writing Retreat. 2016 & 2017 Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Chair: Graduate Thesis Committee 2010 - Present Candidates: Lokelani Fergerstrom (Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language, UHM) Graduates: Ka‘iulani Kanehailua (Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language, UHM) Kekaihāla‘i Avilez (Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language, UHM) Nicholas Lum (Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language, UHM) Keli‘i Ruth (Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language, UHM) Member: Graduate Thesis Committee 2010 - Present Candidates: Kainehe Chun-Lum (Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language, UHM)

Graduates: Frank Ka‘iuokalani Damas (Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language, UHM) Jonah Hau‘oli Akaka (Teacher Education and Curriulum Studies, UHM) Lilinoe Lindsey (Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies, UHM) Kau‘i Kaina (Department of Theatre and Dance, UHM) Advisor: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Honors Program 2013 – 2014 Candidate: Kekaihāla‘i Avilez (Completed Spring 2014) Member: Hawai‘inuiākea ‘Aha Kūhina 2012 – Present Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Member: Kāko‘o Haumāna Student Support Committee 2004 – Present Hawaiian Program HIPLL and Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

-Lā Launa Pū Hawaiian Language acquisition and engagement through a fostering of relationship with other Hawaiian language students.

-Lā Pā‘ani Kolepa Hawaiian Language acquisition and engagement through an out-of-classroom activity. Golfing at glow-putt.


-Lā Ki‘ionioni Hawaiian Language acquisition and engagement through an out-of-classroom activity. Movie day with documentaries pertaining to Hawaiian language and cultural issues.

-Ho‘omoana ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Hawaiian Language acquisition and engagement through an out-of-classroom activity. Hawaiian language immersion camp.

-Mūkīkī Wai Nā Mamo o Mānoa Celebration of Hawaiian Language; Hawaiian Language Competition.

-Ka U‘i o Mānoa In collaboration with Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha, Ka U‘i o Mānoa was established to provide a venue at which Hawaiian language classes showcase publically their culminating experience. (years) Member: Hiring Committee 2011 – 2012 Hawai‘inuiākea and Department of Music, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Member: Academic Affairs Committee 2001- 2003, 2009 - 2012 Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Co-develop and Evaluate Hō‘ike Ana Mākaukau (2009) Kahuewai Hō‘ike‘ike Papahana Kawaihuelani (2011) Member: Puke Makahiki Mua Committee 2003 – 2007 Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language 1st Year Hawaiian Language Book Committee University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Member: Program Committee 2003 – 2006 Hawaiian and Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Member: The Hill is Alive Committee 1998 – 1999 Hawaiian and Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Member: Department Holiday Gathering Committee 1998 Hawaiian and Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

COMMUNITY SERVICE Invited Hula Judge Moku o Keawe International Hula Festival Tottori, Japan September, 2018

Invited Hawaiian Language Judge Malia Craver High School Hula Kahiko Competition St. Louis School May 19, 2018

Invited Hula Judge King Kalākaua International Hula Festival Tottori, Japan September, 2016 – 2018


Invited Hawaiian Language Judge Malia Craver High School Hula Kahiko Competition ‘Iolani Schools May 13, 2017

Kamehameha Schools Ho‘olaule‘a Committee Member - Entertainment Kamehameha Schools 2016 E Ola Mau Ka Na‘auao [Theme composer] Kamehameha Schools 2018 Ua Kupu A Lau Ke Aloha [Theme composer]

Invited Hawaiian Language Judge Malia Craver High School Hula Kahiko Competition Kamehameha Schools May 14, 2016

Invited Judge Miss Hawai‘i Scholarship Pagaent 2015 Hawai‘i Convention Center Grand Ballroom May 27, 28 & 30, 2015 Invited Member of the Board of Directors ‘Aha Pūnana Leo Inc. 2011 – Present Pu‘uhonu, Hilo, Hawai‘i

Invited Translator Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Audio Tours 2013 Lopes Jr., R. Keawe and Wong, Annette Ku‘uipolani (Translators), Wong, L. Keola (Editor) 40 Total Mo‘olelo: 20 translated mo‘olelo by Keawe Lopes 20 translated mo‘olelo by Annette Ku‘uipolani Wong Invited Guest Speaker Hawn. Kine 105 Nā ‘Ōiwi ‘Ōlino People Seeking Wisdom 2013 Guests: Lopes Jr., R. Keawe and Wong, Annette Ku‘uipolani, Damas, Frank Ka‘iuokalani Radio Show Hosts: Billy V and Mele “Mento Mele” Apana

Invited Recording Artist for Kamehameha Schools Compact Disc Project 2012 Kamehameha Schools 125th Anniversary CD: Ho‘ōla Lāhui, Ho‘oulu Pae ‘Āina Waiakamilo, Honolulu, O‘ahu

Invited Hawaiian Language and Composition Judge 2005 –ʻ 07, 2009 - ʻ10, 2012, 2016 - ʻ18 Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Artists Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Invited Hawaiian Language Translator Lopes Jr., R. K. I Just Can’t Wait To Be King & You’ve Got a Friend In Me. Aulani Disney Resort & Spa, Kid’s Club Hawaiian Language Translator. Makuakāne Producations. Lanikūhonua, Hawai‘i. 2011

Invited Hawaiian Language Judge 2011 Kamehameha Schools Song Contest, Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Invited Peer Reviewer: Hūlili Journal 2010 Multidisciplinary Research on Hawaiian Well-Being “Hawn. Slack Key Guitar Instruction” Research, Evaluation, Strategic Planning and Implementation. Kamehameha Schools.

Invited Hawaiian Language Judge 2009 Ho‘i Mai I Ka Piko Hula Competition Waikīkī, O‘ahu

Invited Hawaiian Language Judge 2009 – 2011 Mokihana Song Composing Contest Puhi, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i


Invited Hawaiian Language Judge 2005 – 2008 Wai‘anae Coast Coalition Hawaiian Song Composing Contest Makaha, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Invited Hawaiian Language Judge 2006 Ka Lā Hula I Reno Hula Competition Reno, Nevada

Invited Hawaiian Language Judge 2005 – 2006 Aloha Festivals ‘Ōlelo Makuahine Category Pu‘uloa, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Invited Member of Ka ‘Aha Mele ‘o Ho‘omau Committee 2003 – 2007 Organizer of Entertainment for annual benefit concert Waikīkī, Hawai‘i

Invited Member of Ke Komike Makua 2003 – 2007 Pūnana Leo o Honolulu Parent Represtative Kahauiki, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Invited Member of Tuition Waiver Selection Committee 2001 Kua‘ana Student Services, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Puahia, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Invited Translator of original compositions 2000 Original Compositions by Kumu Hula Nālani Tenorio Nānākuli, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Kumu Hula for the ‘ohana 1998 – 2005 Weekly hula classes provided for ‘ohana members Manana Uka, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Invited Hawaiian Language Judge 1998 Alu Like Inc. Literacy Project Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Participant AIDS Patient Meal & Entertainment Care 1995 Kua‘ana Student Services, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Mānoa, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Participant Lunalilo Home Entertainment 1994 Kua‘ana Student Services, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Mānoa, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Participant Ala Moana Park Clean-Up 1993 Kua‘ana Student Services, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Mānoa, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i


OTHER PERFORMANCE PRESENTATIONS University Service, Community Service, Performance, Competition and Entertainment Invited Mele Performer/Presenter: Keawe Lopes & The Tuahine Troupe Dr. Christopher Grootaert Welcoming Luncheon 2014 Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, Univesity of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

University of Hawai‘i Foundation Donors Dinner 2014 University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Mānoa, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Grand Opening 2014 Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Asian and the Pacific in German Culture Conference 2014 IPLL German Program, Puahia, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Queen Emma Celebration 2014 Queen’s Hospital, Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Launching of Hawai‘inuiākea monograph 2013 Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

UHM President M.R.C. Greenwood Farewell Celebration 2013 University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Puahia, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Hawai‘inuiākea Commencement Ceremony 2010 - 2013 Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

I Ulu I Ke Kumu 2013 Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Ne‘epapa I Ke Ō Mau 2013 ‘Aha Pūnana Leo, Waikīkī, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i


Mālama Mānoa 20th Anniversary Celebration 2012 Mālama Mānoa, Mō‘ili‘ili, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘o Kānewai Benefit Concert 2012 Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

John A. Burns School of Medicine 10 Year Celebration 2012 University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa JABSO, Kewalo, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

International Law and Society Conference 2012 University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law Waikīkī, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i


Student Scholarship Reception 2012 University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge Puahia, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Asian, American, Pacific Educational Research Coalition 2012 University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Puahia, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Welina Mānoa Curriculum Launch 2012 University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge Puahia, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Welcoming for Chancellor Apple 2012 Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

New Faculty Orientation 2012 University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Puahia, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw 2012 Foundation Reception Hosted by Judith Dion Pyle and Wayne Pitluck Hale A Ka Mahina, Kaimana Hila, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Shiissa gift from the University of Ryuku 2012 Welcoming provided by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Puahia, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i


Launching of Hawai‘inuiākea monograph 2011 Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Honorary doctorate for M.R.C Greenwood 2011 University of Ryukuus, Okinawa, Japan

Ka Waihona A Ka Na‘auao “The Repository of Enlightenment” 2011 Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Launching of Hawai‘inuiākea monograph Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Ne‘epapa I Ke Ō Mau 2011 ‘Aha Pūnana Leo Inc., Waikīkī, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Judith Dion Pyle signing of 2 million dollar endownment 2011 University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Pu‘u Pōhaku, O‘ahu, Mānoa

Naomi Losch Retirement Celebration 2010 Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language, Waikīkī, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i


Student Scholarship Award Ceremony 2010 Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, Kānewai, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Pacific Institute of Nursing Conference 2010 Joe Mobly, Kealia, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Invited Mele Performer/Presenter: Keawe Lopes & Friends Hula ‘Oni Ē 2014 Kumu Hula Leilani Mihoko Ogawa, Waikīkī, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Hula Ho‘olauna 2014 Kumu Hula Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett and JAL Inc., Waikīkī, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition 2014 Hula Hālau ‘o Leilani Kumu Hula Mihoko Leilani Ogawa, Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Keali‘ika‘apunihonua Ke‘ena A‘o Hula Benefit Concert 2014 Kumu Hula Leimomi Ho, Waikīkī, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition 2014 Hula Hālau ‘o Leilani Kumu Hula Mihoko Leilani Ogawa, Tokyo, Japan


Kathryne Leilani Lobonte Celebration of Life 2013 Dr. Lilikalā Kame‘eleihiwa, Kāne‘ohe, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i


Benefit Concert Hālau Kauanoeowa‘ahila 2013 Kumu Hula Maelia Lobenstein Carter, Ka‘iwi‘ula, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Nomura Wedding 2012 Saho Nomura and ‘Ohana, Mō‘ili‘ili, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i


Benefit Concert Hālau Kauanoeowa‘ahila 2012 Kumu Hula Maelia Lobenstein Carter, Ka‘iwi‘ula, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Mrs. Kepo‘o Celebration of Life 2012 Samuel Kepo‘o and ‘Ohana, Kāne‘ohe, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i


King Kamehameha Day Hula Competition 2011 Hula Hālau ‘o Leilani Kumu Hula Mihoko Leilani Ogawa, Tokyo, Japan

Moku o Keawe Hula Festival 2011 Hula Hālau ‘o Leilani Kumu Hula Mihoko Leilani Ogawa, Kona, Hawai‘i




Wheeler & Farias Wedding Celebration 2011 Francis Wheeler and Melody Farias, Waikīkī, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Moku o Keawe Hula Festival 2010 Hula Hālau ‘o Leilani Kumu Hula Mihoko Leilani Ogawa, Kona, Hawai‘i

King Kamehameha Day Hula Competition 2010 Kumu Hula, Twyla Mendez, Kumu Hula Leimomi Ho and Kumu Hula BrandonParedes Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i


Ke Kai o Kahiki Benefit Concert 2010 Kumu Hula O’Brian Eselu, Lanikūhonua, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Invited Mele Performer/Presenter: Keawe Lopes & Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai o Ha‘ahe‘e Kea Ryder Graduation Celebration 2014 Wendy and Mike Ryder, Pū‘ōhala, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Kekaihāla‘i Avilez Graduation Celebration 2014 Avilez ‘Ohana, Waikīkī, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Kauhola Alapa‘i Graduation Celebration 2014 Whitemore Ka‘ōpua & Chanell Alapa‘i, Kapolei, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Annual Punahou Carvnival Celebration 2014 Punahou High School, Kapunahou, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Kahili & Wong Wedding Celebration 2013 Kapela Kahili and Ka‘ihilani Wong, Kaumakapili, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Kaua Kauahi Graduation Celebration 2013 Kaleonahe and Gregg Kauahi Daniels, Mānoa, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Kainoa Kalā‘au Graduation Celebration 2013 Maurice and Kimo Kalā‘au, Nānākuli, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Analū Almeida’s graduation from Nāwahīokalaniopu‘u Cresta Haunani & Andrew Almeida, Lualualei, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Soriano & Mangaoang Wedding 2012 Natasha Soriano and Ronald Mangaoang, Waikīkī, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Brandi Hart Graduation Celebration 2012 University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Puahia, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Kaha‘aokealaula 1st Birthday Celebration 2012 Stephanie and Jimmy Pilialoha Afamasaga, Nānākuli, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i


Mrs. Ruby Kanehailua 80th Birthday Celebration 2011 The Kanehailua ‘Ohana, Nānākuli, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Kaliko & Lang Wedding Celebration 2010 Kukuiokalani Kaliko and Duke Lang, Kekaha, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i

Pono Ryder’s Graduation Celebration 2010 Wendy and Mike Ryder, Pū‘ōhala, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Kamaka Ligon’s Graduation Celebration 2010 Mrs. Healani Ligon, Makakilo, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Stanton Pilialoha’s Graduation Celebration 2010 Willy Ann and Milton Pilialoha, Kapolei, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

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