HEIAU O MĀMALAHOA

Moku o Hilo, Puna, Hāmākua, and Ka‘ū
Helu ‘Elua

Welcome to the official website of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Māmalahoa (Order). The purpose of this website is to provide information relative to the Order and its programs, and to promote communication and collaboration between the Order and the larger community. Authorized by the constitution of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i, King Kamehameha V (Lot Kapuāiwa Kalanikupuapaikalaninui Kalanimakua Ali‘iōlani) established the Royal Order of Kamehameha I (Order) by royal proclamation on April 11, 1865. The royal decree not only established the Order’s mandate to defend the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i and uplift the Kanaka ‘Ōiwi (aboriginal peoples of Hawai‘i), but also authorized and empowered the Order to carry out this kuleana (responsibility).

As a chapter member of this Most Noble Order, Māmalahoa honors its origins and namesake by advancing the condition of the Hawaiian People and Nation, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Māmalahoa acts to protect, preserve, and perpetuate, the traditional Hawaiian culture, customs, and traditions. Its core values include the recognition of Ke Akua, living Aloha, and promoting the ‘Ohana as the fundamental building block to build strong communities and a strong Hawaiian Nation. Māmalahoa promotes sovereignty of self, i.e., living a life free of addiction, dependence, substance abuse, poor health, and ignorance. Māmalahoa honors the memory of Kamehameha with the presentation of the annual KamehamehaFestival on Mokuola in Hilo, encourages and develops kāne leadership in the home and community, protects wahi pana (sacred places), and advocates for the preservation and advancement of Hawaiian rights and benefits.

E hume i ka malo, e hoʻokala i ka ihe




Gird the loincloth, sharpen the spear

Note on Diacriticals
Māmalahoa recognizes the use of diacritical markings of the (modern) Hawaiian language including the ‘okina [‘] (which represents a glottal stop – a consonant) and the kahakō [-] (a macron used to indicate long vowels). Māmalahoa recognizes the importance of using these markings to preserve the language and culture of Hawai‘i and respectfully uses them in all communications including this website.