Thanks for watching! This is part of a 7-part Hawaii series, more Hawaii here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLEyPgwIPkHo53l4igaEuWE1QBdfRNwZNG Elijah's Contact Info: ► Elijah's Pure Mana Tincture: www.Awakenedaloha.org/puremana ► Website: www.awakenedaloha.org/ ► Insta: www.Instagram.com/sonofoahu ► KZfaq: youtube.com/@awakenedaloha?si=v5zaICBGgeERN3KX ► Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@sonofoahu?_t=8mcADrF5ds7&_r=1D\ Daniel's Contact Info: ► Website: www.ainamomona.org/ ► Insta: instagram.com/manaai?igsh=dGJ2OHh4NHNoamg0

Born and raised on Oahu - left at 18 to Las Vegas. Now I live in RENO. It's cool here, but nothing like home. Peter - you're making a real difference showing how things really are everywhere.

I love how passionate and motivated this young man is, his love for his home shines through.

Been living on Maui since 2015. Been broke for 9 years economically, but extremely rich spiritually. I'm happy here. Thank you for this video

It’s not just that Hawaii is so expensive that people have to move, what he’s saying is that the real problem is that the native people of Hawaii are basically being driven off of their land because of the high prices. It’s like a modern day trail of tears. ❤

I'm Kanaka Maoli, from Maui. My family lost our native land in the 90's and had to move to the mainland where my mother is from. We always wanted to move back home but the prices keep rising. I hope one day to reclaim a place in my homeland. 🌴 Mahalo nui for caring to make this segment for Hawaii. Much love to you!

I'm 51 years old, born and raised in Hawaii. We are planning on moving at the end of the year. We will be on a fixed income and will no longer be able to afford living here😢 mahalo Peter for daring enough to learn and share about the real issues of the native people🫶

dude the hawaiian accent is so cool! it fascinates me hearing the unique sound of the english they speak out there, and how much it has diverged from other american dialects when combined with local languages.

I lived on Kauai for years and what I loved about it was the Ohana and the locals who lived rich and proud in their Hawaiian culture. This IS Hawaii. With the cost of living pushing them out, It will no longer embody what those islands mean. A house is just a house until you fill it up with people you love, then it's a home.

This gentleman is the definition of a man. Kind, family man, strong minded. Love to him and his family.

The rich live where they want; the poor live where they can.

Twenty year Oahu transplant, every year I get to live here is a huge blessing. The people, the weather, the vibe, the outdoors - NOWHERE on earth beats it.

This young man is a great representative of Hawaii. Well spoken and intelligent.

Breaks my heart seeing the struggles they are in but find it so inspirational at their drive to fight back.

I love this series. My wife LOVES Hawaii. If not for kids she would live there. I enjoyed it but could not live there. When on Maui we had an interesting exchange with a Hawaiian. He said my wife was welcome to move and live in Hawaii, he said I would take some "work". Our trip included staying in a village in upper Maui and on the beach. No resort. utilizing the local markets and shops. Peter, you are right, every beautiful place in the world is in the same situation as Hawaii. We found people in Hawaii that said yes, move here. We found people who said thanks for visiting but don't ever think of moving here, you are not welcome to move here. This series verifies for me the situation and culture of that dual mentality. Thanks for your creative content Peter.

This video made me want to cry. So beautiful and authentic. Everyone featured is so high vibrational. What a magical land and people indeed!

Uncle Dan’s passion for clean, organic, and authentic food is so healing to the soul to see.

All the locals I met worked 3 jobs on average. They said it was the price to live in paradise 🤙

I've been watching your channel for years now and your content is always top-notch. I know I can pretty much speak for everyone else when I say, you have the greatest travel channel on KZfaq. In fact, watching your videos is akin to having uplifting intellectual discussions with the purest souls. You can't get that anywhere else. Thanks again Peter for being out there and doing what you do. It definitely doesn't go unnoticed.

50 years living on Oahu, and Maui. Hawaii is in my Blood. I’m now living in the Philippines, which is like Hawaii in the years past in some sense. Beautiful people, tropical islands, Philippine Aloha happy people, plenty of different kinds of fruit, Year long Mango season. Plenty fish, avocados, papayas, passion fruit,almost all the same tropical fruit ,Bananas , local watermelon, land at reasonable prices. So I can’t afford Hawaii but The Philippines is a close second. Not to mention the beautiful beaches and Women.

Hawaii had a Queen and was a sovereign kingdom. It should have never been annexed or "taken by force" by America in 1893. America tried to annex the Philippines in 1899 and the Filipinos fought back. 20,000 Pinoys dead but they stopped America from doing to them what America did to Hawaii and the native Americans on the mainland. Hawaiians chose peace to save lives but they lost everything in the process.

Congrats on the soon to be 3m subs! The diversity of your hosts throughout this Hawaii series have been really eye opening as a viewer getting to come along for the adventures! Thanks for taking us along, these human stories are one of the few things that bring people together in today’s sociopolitical landscape. Blessings!

Mahalo Braddah Elijah SonOfOahu and Braddah Peter for sharing our culture with the world. I am Kanaka Maoli from Oahu but now I reside in Las Vegas. I am more than 50% Hawaiian and been on the list for Hawaiian Homestead since 2008 and still waiting for a piece of land so that I can come home to. Its expensive to buy a single family home in Hawaii to where I can buy 3 homes in Las Vegas. Hopefully while you were in Hawaii, you got to meet Uncle Bumpy Kanahele. He will tell you a lot about the BS our people had to deal with. Always Pono.

I literally cried watching this video, because the Aloha spirit infused me when I moved to Oahu in 1955, I was 10 months old at the time. I am not native Hawaiian, but my spirit feels like it is. I can't describe how much I love Hawaii, I am deeply bonded to that place and that energy forever. I live in Colorado, USA now, and hope to participate in Elijah's retreat some day. Aloha to Planet Earth. We need powerful healing energy right now, and Hawaii is a powerful key.

As a Puerto Rican🇵🇷 myself i can say Puerto Rico can learn from this video. Protect our culture. This can happen to us if we’re not careful. Love to my Hawaiian brothers keep fighting for your land.

Mahalo Nui Peter. As a Kanaka that was priced out of paradise I appreciate your fair, balanced, and RESPECTFUL approach to your recent trip to our Islands. If you are ever in Northern California (Sacramento Area) please reach and lunch is on me. Aloha, A hui hou! Rock Kahele

His drive to show you around the beautiful island is super peaceful. Your guest pure peace and a wonderful human being.

Island old timer from Oahu here. Grew up in a one bedroom $80/month rented house in Waikiki before any condos. It was an awesome place to grow up for sure. Old Hawaii and aloha spirit from long ago is gone from so much of Oahu. All but two of my long time friends have moved to the mainland. So sad… Thank you for your Hawaii series. 🌈🌺

This Hawaiian native is probably one of the most intelligent I have ever heard in regards to talk about the reality of Hawaiians in Hawaii.

Peter, you have a knack for finding the perfect guest for each episode.

My family…myself, husband and three grown kids are going to Oahu and Maui in two weeks. It has taken us 28 years being married to afford this dream trip. I have been researching the history of the islands for years, and my son being a geologist has really informed us about the importance of respecting the land and people while we are there. I am so honored to see your beautiful home I know it will be more beautiful than I can even imagine. ❤

By far one of my FAVORITE episodes from your collection. Keep doing what you’re doing🤙🏾🤙🏾

grow up in hawaii and i never seen a hawaiian that speaks and acts in that matter. i'm glad that someone like him actually showing the world what hawaii and hawaiian is.

Thank you for this, Peter. This video touched me. I am from mainland USA, but I fled my toxic upbringing when I went to college and went to college in Oahu, was there for 3.5 years. To this day I say it was the best experience and taught me how big and wonderful the world is. I never wanted to live there, but I did see quite a few of the islands during my time there, and have such a deep love and appreciation for the history and culture. I've thoroughly enjoyed your series. Many things have changed in the 30 years since I've been there, but much has stayed the same.

As someone who grew up in the Bay Area pre internet I can sympathize with what he is talking about. The rich came in and took all our housing away, I now live in the valley where it is cheaper.

I believe this is your best travel interview. Extremely holistic and it touched my soul.

Hawaii is such a special place. It’s sad sad to see Hawaiians getting displaced 😢

This guy is chill af . All vibes and a good person inside

Noooo, this episode should be longer!😅 I know there's much more to learn from these people. THANK YOU so much for sharing 🙏

Peter, you were part of the Cali-NY covid influx that drove us out of our beloved Florida home. People from expensive housing out of state housing areas and remote workers making Silicon Valley & NYC salaries flooded in. They were already making good money, but they decided to come to Florida to stretch their ample salaries even more and to ride out the pandemic in sunshine and style. They didn't give two hoots what their influx would do to local housing for hospitality workers. Transplants did stuff like seeing an apartment online and offering $600/month more than the advertised price . For houses, they'd offer to pay cash and $200K more than asking price. Do a series on us Peter!

The best guide ive seen or heard.. he spreads good vibes/energy.. love that 🙂

There is a song by the Eagles that has the lyric "If you call someplace paradise, kiss it goodbye". That is what is happening to Hawaii.

I was born and raised in French Polynesia (where original Hawaiians came from) and then lived in Hawaii - this video hit hard. Thanks Peter and Elijah !

How lucky you were Peter, to have such a passionate and knowledgeable tour guide. Well done.

My brother has lived in Hawaii for 20 years....in those 20 years I haven't learned even a small fraction of what Peter's videos have taught me. Thanks Peter -you are doing amazing work!!

Aloha Peter - I live on Molokai, this has been a great series. Saw Greg and his son from Halawa in the store the other day and told him what a wonderful job you did. I grew up in Waikiki in the 60's and 70's when it was more mellow.

I just returned from Oahu and I had the privilege to experience the island through the eyes of a family friend who was born and raised there. What an experience. I loved it so very much. I can’t wait to go back

100k Hawai'ians live in Las Vegas. For comparison, the population of Kaua'i is 75k. That is so sad 😔 I hear the stories from so many locals. I don't know how to help besides supporting local business, but I'm here for that mission. Sharing this video in hopes more people in America start to understand what is happening out here.

Aloha Aina = Love the land Aloha Akua = Love your spirit Aloha Kanaka = Love the people

Excellent video. Henry J. Kaiser was a big developer in Hawaii after WWII and I bought a condo from Kaiser Pacific when I was in the Navy on Oahu in the 1970's. His claim to fame was a career in aluminum and cement, building the Hoover Dam and founding Kaiser Permanente to provide medical care for his employees on that project. During WWII, he built hundreds of Liberty Ships and around 100 escort aircraft carriers and then built the Kaiser automobile after the war. Needless to say, he was a successful entrepreneur and infatuated with Hawaii. It was a carefree time when I was there but the enormity of the social pressures has created an awareness which wasn't prevalent then. I've been watching a lot of historic videos on Hawaii and wondering if I should go back to end my days and this one digs deeper than most. Both of you did a great job on this one.

Mahalo nui Peter. Keep sharing more truth about Hawai’i. The world needs to know our story. 🤙🏾

I’m definitely one who prefers to listen to podcasts and get the truth of what is going on in the world. Peter, thank you for doing this amazing work 🙏🏼🇺🇸❤️

Hawaii needs to make a law that only Native Hawaiians should be able to own land in Hawaii. All these wealthy mainlanders buying land makes Hawaii too expensive to live.

I live in northern most Reno and build furniture and cabinets for everyone in Tahoe. It's true, theres no buying a house up there. But with enough work and the internet, anyone can make change for themselves and there family. I'm a recovering heroin and meth addict. I also in 2017 got in a car accident that said I would never walk again. I'm doing it, I'm down to help anyone else that wants to try to better their life too.

Just spent 6 months on Oahu on the east side. When you got to that homeless camp, tents on Waimanalo Beach, you passed Obama's huge estate 30 seconds before. Used to be where the original Magnum PI was filmed.

Hawaii was getting expensive when i was a kid living there. We moved when i was 13. When me and my wife got married in 2012 i took her to Maui (where i was born) for the wedding. My wife fell in love with the culture, so we moved there for 3 years. Things had gotten so expensive that we decided to move to Guam instead where the cost of living is MUCH more manageable and less touristy due to being so far away.

Mahalo Nui Loa for a wonderful video series to share Hawai’’ Aina and people’s. Was born and raised and moved to Fremont, CA with family. Just came home recently to bring our father’s ashes home to Nanakuli. Was sad of the changes after 45 years of being away. It’s crucial to be involved civically to protect the resources and culture. So grateful that this series is bringing attention to the past, present and hopeful future.

Elijah is one of my neighbor's sons.. I just spoke with Elijah yesterday, but i didn't see this video till now. I would've mentioned this if i had

What you said about people who tune out of politics is true. I understand wanting to live your life but Politicians are happy to make all your decisions for you. That means everything benefits them. One party rule is very bad. This is where we are heading as a country.

I love your channel so much. I am going through a depression and financially struggling but your videos always make me forget about my troubles for an hour. Your content is A-one

Went to college in HI & it was absolutely beautiful. It breaks my heart to see all the development going on & the natives being slowly pushed out. I wish there was a conservation program to slow or stop this development companies

Thank u Peter for an amazing experience of Hawaii n Hawaiian culture! That lil man who showed u his favorite spot was just a blessing to see him playing n living his best life outdoor!

Yes, the same things happen in Europe,Germany to , beautiful places are crowded by tourists and rich people are buying holiday houses there, the locals can not afford the living costs .(see for example the island Sylt in Germany). Money rules the World ! 💰

My heart goes out to my Hawaiian brothers and sisters. It is similar in ways in my island home of Puerto Rico. As always, thank you sooo much USA!

What a wonderful interview! ❤ Beautiful and sad at the same time! This young man and all the young people get it...if it doesn't work for ALL, it doesn't work!!!! He is an old soul explaining raising consciousness! ❤

Spent two weeks in Hawaii, one in Oahu and one in Big Island/Maui. So beautiful and loved it. We need to protect Hawaii for local Hawaiians at all costs.

Wow Peter, fantastic episode! Delving into the heart and soul of the rising generation of the gatekeepers and teachers of Hawaiian culture. My mother’s family lived on Oahu 50 years ago for a time to transition from living in New Zealand to the mainland US. The aloha spirit was planted in their hearts then and carried on through the generations. Aloha is similar to cultural values of respect, honor, and compassion in other Polynesian islands and yet it is unique too. Elijah explained it well from his kumu, Hawaii is uniquely positioned to help the world live a higher spiritual way. Many are drawn to the mana of its islands and people. They feel aloha, and as the darkness and suffering continue to escalate in the world, truth seekers will be drawn to learn from those with greater wisdom and love rooted in the light. Bless the rising generation of Hawaiians who are preserving aloha, in all its ways, and teaching through example and love to the rest of the world. I pray their efforts may be blessed by heaven so the Hawaiian people can thrive in the islands and others will learn how to honor the land so it is not lost to selfish and bureaucratic interests. Aloha forever!

I thought I was going to watch a video about economics. I ended up getting so much more.

I live in Utah & it’s getting so expensive . Our mountains, deserts 🌵, & lakes are beautiful. It’s crazy how fast Utah is growing. The new apartments & houses being built are SO EXPENSIVE.

I really resonate with Daniel a lot. He's got a great setup going on and exactly what I'm doing here in northern New Mexico in the mountains. I would love to set and talk with him and share ideas. This whole Hawaiian episodes have been fantastic. So many great people out there. Thank you Peter again! You're what the world really needs and this is how we reconnect with each other and grow together.

I watch all of your videos here in Oklahoma but I liked this one in particular. The scenery captivated me but mainly the gentleman you interviewed. He was so interesting and knowledgable! Thanx Peter

This is a great video. So light and deep; comprehensive and highly focused. Should be required watching before touristing there. The Hawaiian guy is genius..wonderfully balanced and insightful, visionary. Peter also fantastic at asking right questions to keep things flowing and facinating.

As someone who vacations often to Hawaii and New York. HI is at least 3x more expensive than NY. Let that sink in.

It’s so good to see Elijia! I miss living on Oahu, but it is so very expensive. He led our Fire community spiritually at our gatherings. Such a wonderful man ❤ Elijia, if you’re reading the comments, hello from Florida. It’s Michele 😊 This video was amazing & my soul wept when you prayed. You always touched my heart brother. Aloha

Truley blessed to have lived on Ohau three times and received the welcoming embrace of Ohana from the Hawaiian peoples over the course of 30 years. Learning to love and live Hawaiian style is priceless. Mahalo, the gratitude remains!

It both saddens and sickens me that the natives of Hawaii are getting priced out of their homes. Hawaii is so beautiful, I'd be heartbroken if I had to leave my home there. It does come back to the last two generations as the tipping point doesn't it? I wish our generation was here 40 years ago with the knowledge we have now, maybe things would be different.

These stories on your channel are so important. It gives perspective to some of the stories that are geared in certain ways that don't tell truth. Thank you for doing the work 🔥 ❤

Peter, you are a very intelligent person who makes a meaningful video. Didn’t know you were on Oahu, I live here. You are educating viewers to open up their eyes to see the world broadly. I appreciate you.

The fact that we get free videos on KZfaq by Peter is truly a gift; keeping the education and knowledge alive. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 May I also remind you of the fact that our Native American population in our motherland, the Continent of America before the European Colonizers arrived, was around 15 millions, while the European population in their motherland, the Continent of Europe was around 25 millions. Today, Native American population is 15 million, while the European population, in the Continents of America + Europe, is a staggering TWO BILLION! A shockingly sad truth. 😔 In my humble opinion, it's about time to decolonize the Colonized lands, and return to rightful owners Native American people. Notorious global cardinal crimes the Christian West has committed, and benefited a great deal, such as Slavery & Colonialism had long been over, why on earth is notorious Colonization still lingering on, may I ask? 🤷

I’m Kanaka Maoli currently living in Oahu Hawaii. Your host should’ve taken you down to the west side of Oahu to show you THAT reality that you won’t find online. There is an ENTIRE HOMELESS COMMUNITY built next to Waianae Boat Harbor of people like you and I who raise children in there and build make shift houses out of pallets and boxes because of how expensive it is to live here. They’ve been there for YEARS. THAT is the true reality of how corrupt our Hawaii is right now. Showing you around Waikiki doesn’t make any sense because Waikiki are where the tourists are NOT where the bulk of our real residents are.

Hey Peter, Elijah is so intellectually interesting, I would never get tired of his conversations❤🎉

As a Kanaka Maoli. Me and my ohana had to leave due to our Aina is expensive. Mahalo nui loa for sharing ❤❤❤

Peter, thank you for the work you're doing, on every level. It is more important than ever. I especially appreciate the soul that comes forth from your talks with people.

Make a drinking game out of everytime Elijah says the word ecosystem take a shot.

I tried out the Pure Mana from Awakened Aloha. I just ordered 2 more bottles. It’s crazy. I dream deeply, beautifully when I take this. Had a bad experience with Kava a few times, didn’t think it would suit me. This is incredibly mild. But I like that. It’s a lovely feeling. I flew in my dreams!! I couldn’t believe it. I haven’t remembered doing that in forever. I was shocked! Tastes great too. I’m so glad I saw this.

Love what Daniel's doing with his farming! Amazing work. Hope that catches on and grows immensely!

Thank you for sharing! I send Positive Vibes to Hawaiians and I hope things will get better. Keep fighting!

Elijah is so knowledgeable. Really loved this one all the way from South Africa

Amazing. I’ve been curious about Hawaii in recent years and this video came right on time!

Peter! You are living my dream right now! As someone who grew up in Hawaii (on O’ahu) I have always been fascinated by different cultures and people. I love the insight and humanity you bring with your videos! As someone who wants to move back one day I am grateful you are shining some light on the issues Native Hawaiians face fighting to live in our homeland. Aloha!

Mahalo for the video, I was raised in Hawai’i and speak the language and am a cultural practitioner. There are really valid reasons for leaving the place where many of our ancestors bones lay, but to be honest the primary reason for me leaving, not the islands but the US, is the high cost of healthcare. I have seen friends having to make fundraisers, go-fund me or sell their property to cover medical bills. Although I am in good heath now I do not want my wife to be burdened with any expenses if I need extended healthcare. I now live in a country that has excellent affordable healthcare and insurance coverage that covers the entire world, with the exception of the US. This is a uniquely US issue.

33:42 His praying in Hawaiian reminds me of the Hebrew reading of the Torah in Jewish synagogues. This makes me cry. It is said in our Torah that there is only one God and he created many nations with their own land and cultures and gave them all the ability to discover a connection to the devine in their own way. It makes me so sad when people think that there is only one way to God and they have to convert everyone to their way of thinking. There is so much beauty in all ancient cultures that people have tried to erase. I pray that you are successful in bringing the authentic culture of your ancestors back.

as a hawaiin this video showes me cool stuff i love seing my homeland

This is not just a Hawaiian thing, my three sons have had to leave the area they were born here in San Diego, Ca. Average price of a home here in San Diego is now $900,000! They have no chance of owning a home here any time soon so to try and make a better life they have left. When we retire we will have to leave also because it is way too expensive here to be retired on a fixed income. People are being displaced by the high costs of living all over the world right now, not just Hawaii.

Anybody who's been to Hawaiin islands previous to the last 15-20 years used to see how beautiful it was. Now it's literally just like leaving California to go to California 😢 there's a Starbucks on every corner the whole entire beach is full of tourists. The things that made Hawaii Hawaii are gone it's very sad!! Big money ruins everything just a fact !!

I know an elder in an small apartment (with a south facing front porch and North facing back porch) who is growing blueberries, strawberries, spinach, kale, tomatoes, ginger, potatoes, snap and snow peas, sun flowers, grapes, tomatoes and many herbs; by herself (which she doesn’t recommend doing alone given she has also two large elder dogs she cares for). Others aspire to how the garden looks compared to Martha Stewart magazines or growing flowers just for visual enjoyment whereas she aspires to feed herself and others and pollinators etc. When peter says most people are just barely getting by “taking care of their own back yard” that misses that HOW we do so, what we aspire our yards to be is a big part of the problem (as is extreme resource disparity due to waste and hoarding). Using the principals that “Uncle” is talking about I’ve seen elders create food gardens on apartment patios (takes just the right sort of patio and yet if apartment management would allow food gardens….) and grow microgreens indoors etc. so just IMAGINE what could be done by all the home owners if their values change to be more communal and sustainable. Forget houseplants (it is the soil that actually “Cleans” the air but initially a NASA study either wrongly concluded and was later adjusted and/or people misinterpreted it to think it was the plants themselves that cleaned the air; it was the soil and it takes a lot of soil.

Just moved 2 years ago. Oahu was becoming too expensive and with an autistic daughter it made it harder. Not to mention the chronics and increase in crime without punishments. Wish I could still be there but at the same time I love the new opportunities afforded to my family.

In Puerto Rico we are having a similar problem. But thank God it's still in its infancy and we still have time to fight it

Elijah McShane, what a centered, smart wonderful man! Excellent choice for this interview and exploration of the issues Hawaii faces, as well the world. Calcutta, India videos recently have shocked me into a deep recognition of the immediate crisis.

@PeterSantenello Mahalo for being so respectful. (Unlike Nick Johnson) My husband and I binged watched all your videos while you were in Hawaii during the Tropical Storm Heno. We truly enjoyed it. We live on the Big Island of Hawai’i and We look forward to watching more of what you put out. Aloha! 🌺😊