Reshaping the commemorative landscape of Hawaiʻi’s diverse LGBTQ+ Māhū communities
Lei Pua ʻAla Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi is a multidimensional project to document and memorialize gender and sexual diversity across the uniquely multicultural landscape of Hawaiʻi. Our aim is to end the harms of centuries of marginalization and empower queer communities through innovative storytelling, immersive digital experiences, exhibitions, performances, public art, historical markers, and monuments that serve as visible reminders of our shared humanity and the values that bind us together.
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What visible signs of queer histories and unsung heroes do you see in your community?
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Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi
Explore some of the key sites in Hawaiiʻs queer history. From an ancient monument honoring gender-fluid healers to the birthplace of the same-sex marriage movement, these are landmarks of the ongoing voyages of our diverse LGBTQ+ Māhū communities.
There are currently eight sites on the map, with more to come soon. The tour is available on Bloomberg Connects, an arts and culture app you can download to your smart phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play
Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi Trail Map
Explore some of the key sites in Hawaiiʻs queer history. From an ancient monument honoring gender-fluid healers to the birthplace of the same-sex marriage movement, these are landmarks of the ongoing voyages of our diverse LGBTQ+ Māhū communities.
There are currently eight sites on the map, with more to come soon. The tour is available on Bloomberg Connects, an arts and culture app you can download to your smart phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play
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Community Participation - Share Your Stories
Community participation is invited to help bring forward stories of the people, places, and events that have shaped the history of Hawaii’s LGBTQ+ Māhū communities and to create new ways to honor, uplift, and activate their collective power for the benefit of current and future generations.
You can join us by sharing your stories and ideas about the people, places, and events that have shaped Hawaii’s queer past. Send us a note through the form and we’ll be in touch to discuss the best way to include and share your story.
Contact: QueerHistoriesofHawaii@mail.com