Makanani Lopes

Makanani Lopes serves as an Instructor at the Kamakakūokalani Hawaiian Language College within the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. Their role focuses on teaching and supporting Hawaiian language and cultural initiatives. Contact information includes office phone 808-956-0554 and location KAMA 103A.

While specific research projects or publications are not detailed in the text, their affiliations suggest involvement in Hawaiian cultural resource management, language preservation, and Indigenous education methodologies. No academic awards, grants, or advising activities are explicitly mentioned.

They are part of the broader Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge community, contributing to programs like the Kānewai Cultural Resource Center and Ka Papa Loʻi ʻo Punaluʻu. Their work aligns with the college’s mission to revitalize Hawaiian language and cultural practices through education and community engagement.