Did you know that we're being blogged about in Australia? :)
KSDL was highlighted in an article in "The Australian" by Ernest Hunter titled Walls of Silence Fail Them, which was followed up by the Pigs Will Fly: The Can Do community blog by Gail Plowman titled Indigenous Health, Walls of Silence, Kamehameha Schools...
It sure feels good to know that what we do is being cited and referred to as a model for other indigenous populations. What a nice way to start the work week, especially after reconnecting to Princess Pauahi's mission last week through our divisional huaka'i to Mauna 'Ala and the Hertiage Center. I'm interested in your thoughts as you read through Gail's blog. Please comment when you have a chance.
I was inspired as I read her blog because I know there is so much more we can and should do to service our Hawaiian learners. We've all worked hard to build a strong foundation. Now it's a matter of strategically planning how we expand our services to increase our impact and reach into our communities....imua.
It was great reading the blog especially coming from a third party in Australia. Because of these blogs, people are more apt to see and appreciate what we do and how we do it. Our "tribe" is slowly forming, we just have to be patient by nurturing those relationships that give us this follower base.
ReplyDeleteThanks Komarey for sharing your thoughts. Yes! We need to be patient and nuture our relationships.
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful to see how much KSDL has contributed to the Distance Learning field with specific emphasis on online cultural education. In the future, maybe we'll see more than just a citation, but how KSDL's shared experiences and models has helped others improve their cultural reach and impact. Mahalo for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMahalo Clinton for sharing your thoughts. I agree. In the future, I also hope to see other indigenous programs flourish.
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