Makahiapo Cashman

Makahiapo Cashman serves as Director of Ka Papa Loʻi ʻo Kānewai, a culturally significant taro loʻi (irrigated field) program under the Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. His work embodies the manaʻo (philosophy) of 'Ho‘okahewai ho‘oulu ‘āina'—ensuring water and land thrive through traditional practices. He oversees thousands of global visitors annually, sharing Indigenous agricultural knowledge.

As a member of ‘Onipa‘a Nā Hui Kalo and Mālama Hāloa, Cashman collaborates with local kalo (taro) farmers to protect Native Hawaiian taro varieties. His research focuses on reviving Indigenous agricultural systems, sustainability, and preserving ancestral ecological wisdom.

Contact: Office Phone 808-956-0546, Office Location: KAMA 110.