Dr. Frank: Nā kilo Ao Māiki: Observing the Microbial Realm
In this lesson, Dr. Kiana Frank shares an understanding of how microbes are our physiological representation of our relationship with ʻāina and how our practices create “microbial pilina” as we engage with our environment and communities. She calls us, as farmers interested in ʻāina momona, to understand what our kupuna observed (kilo), understood and their practices for feeding the food web. We need to understand all of these layers and interactions so we can make better management decisions. She urges us to learn everything that we can, and then practice it using our own kilo practices based on sight, smell and texture. ’A’ohe pau ka ‘ike i ka halau ho’okahi”. “All Knowledge is not taught in the same school”. We have to diversify our knowledge streams and start looking at our stories from many different layers. To view her video presentations directly, visit: https://www.labhuiofrank.com/copy-of-publications
Nā kilo Ao Māiki: Observing the Microbial Realm
Mahalo Nui Dr. Kiana Frank for sharing your video presentations with us! As described on the website for Dr. Frank’s Lab: “By better understanding the microbial mookuauhau of our aina – bridging cultural and historical knowledge systems – we can begin to decode the insight left to us by our kupuna and better evaluate overall ecosystem health, inform current monitoring, and perpetuate the restoration, sustainability and resilience of our native ecosystems @ Kanaina Building at Iolani Palace on August 22, 2018. The Na Moolelo Lecture Series is an opportunity for the public to learn from Hawaiian cultural experts, historians and other museum professionals who prompt discussion of Hawaiian history and culture as well as museum practices. The free series supports Iolani Palace’s mission to preserve and share Hawaii’s unique cultural and historical qualities with the community.” https://www.labhuiofrank.com/copy-of-publications
Ka wai ola: Microbial Ecology of Hawaiian Waters
In this video Dr. Frank shares the importance of knowing the place name for the Kane elements, our sources, forms, flows of water, along with the heat and interactions of water and rock (creating heat). Mahalo Video presentation description from the website of “Talks” from FrankLabs: “Microbes – the most abundant and diverse organisms – shape ecosystems from ridge to reef and play crucial roles in mediating food web dynamics, biogeochemical cycling and water quality. Here, I will share some data on the diversity, density, distribution, and metabolic characteristics of microorganisms within our Hawaiian watersheds specifically highlighting the importance of microbes in groundwater aquifers and their influence on coastal ecosystems. This work is of critical importance to local stakeholders as we begin to develop a deeper understanding of how our watersheds – running from mauka to makai – are interconnected and influenced by processes occurring at microscopic level.”