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Collections - Special - North American Indian and Native Hawaiian About special collections North American Indian and Native Hawaiian Quilt Collection [ click here to see samples ] Native quilters in the Hawaiian Islands and on the North American continent have long used colors and designs distinctly their own to make quilts which function in ways both similar to other cultural groups as well as in ways that have specific tribal or pan-Indian meanings. Quilts have been used in nearly every Native community for everyday purposes such as bed coverings, shelter coverings, infants' swing cradles, weather insulation, and providing a soft place to sit on the ground. In some communities, quilts are also used to honor individuals, in ceremonies, and in a variety of activities that strengthen community life. Native peoples in the Hawaiian Islands and North America have always had many indigenous traditions of textile production and use; the materials and skills of quiltmaking had many precedents in these communities. When commercially-manufactured cloth and steel needles became available to native peoples, it was not surprising that, adept at similar craft forms, they quickly picked up quiltmaking. Native needleworkers continually combine or replace old materials and technologies with new. Finger-woven animal pelt blankets have been replaced by wool blankets and quilts, hides replaced by cotton fabrics, and awls and needles replaced by sewing machines and rotary cutters. The initial conveyance of quilting skills to Native peoples occurred in the nineteenth century with the establishment of mission schools and churches in Native communities. Numerous references in missionary diaries and letters, mission records and newsletters, and oral histories point to the substantial influence that Christian denominational mission churches and schools had in introducing quiltmaking to Native peoples. Through both formal instruction and in the context of affiliated women's social groups, missions promoted Euro-American domestic arts, including quiltmaking and other forms of needlework. Whether Mennonite missions on Hopi land, Mormon missions in Utah and Nevada, Quaker mission schools in Pennsylvania, or Catholic missions in frontier outposts, these Christian evangelical and educational efforts were instrumental in introducing and sustaining interest in these crafts. Within Native communities, quilts are often used to mark rites of passage or special occasions and to honor individuals for their special achievements or contributions. At naming ceremonies, quilts are given to friends and family in honor of the loved one being named. Students graduating from high schools or college are given quilts as a sign or recognition of their academic accomplishments. Athletes winning competitive events are given quilts for their physical achievements. Veterans returning from military service are honored with quilts to thank them for their bravery and personal sacrifice. Any one who has contributed significantly to his or her own, family's or community's well being is honored, either by being given a quilt or having quilts given away on their behalf. Production techniques (patchwork, appliqué, quilting, tied work), material preparation (batting, recycling cloth), patchwork patterns, quilting designs, and quilt names were shared among Native and non-Native quiltmakers. Yet choices of patterns, construction techniques, materials, and names often are tied to Native or tribal identity. Native artists adapt the beadwork, rug weaving, and basket weaving patterns of their cultural heritage of their own experience into their quilts. Color choices often reflect the Native quilter's close spritual ties to the natural world. Many times Native quilters, irrespective of their own tribal background, will select printed fabrics that incorporate Southwestern or pan-Indian imagery, such as eagles, running horses, or motifs from or resembling those of Navajo rugs. Of all the discrete collections of the MSU Museum's quilt collections perhaps the most important is the collection of North American Indian and Native Hawaiian quilts. Several museums have one or a few samples of Native quilts and a handful of museums have quilts specializing in the quilts of one culture or tribe (for instance Native Hawaiian or Lakota Sioux) but no other musuem in the world has a collection that not only represents the breadth and diversity of Native quilting in North Amercia but also is accompanied by documentary information resulting from historical and ethnographic research. There are a number of reasons why Native quilters have been so little known to those outside their families or communities and that museums have so few examples in their collections, but perhaps the chief reasons were that it is an art form that has appeared so extensively in everyday life and that it was primarily the result of indigenous cultural contact with outsiders. Considered commonplace and perceived firmly tied to a European rather than a Native artistic tradition, quilts, unlike other Native arts, were historically not collected or studied as items of ethnographic, aesthetic, or marketplace value. In addition, most quilts made within Native communities were made for everyday use; even those made and given in ceremonies were intended for everyday use. Thus, there are few extant historical quilts in either private or public collections. The first Native American quilt acquired by the Michigan State University Museum was one documented in a Michigan Quilt Project Discovery Day in 1985. The quilt, made c. 1920 by Margaret (or Anna) David, an Odawa quilter, from Peshawbestown, Michigan has distinctively Woodland Indian floral motifs in the corners and sides of a traditional Star quilt pattern. It was donated by a non-Native family who had acquired it from its maker. Subsequent research has uncovered five more quilts done in this style and has revealed that the quilter was probably affiliated with a group of women who quilted together in the basement of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Peshawbestown, Michigan, a community where Ojibwa and Odawa had long resided. Additional research by museum staff on Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi quilting resulted in the collection of narratives, photographs, and quilts documenting the long-time engagement in quilting by many Native women in the region. Working in tandem with the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian, Atlatl (the national service organization for professional Native artists), and many tribal museums as well as quilters, collectors, and other scholars, the Michigan State University Museum staff continued to document Native quilting traditions throughout the United States and Canada. These efforts have resulted in the exhibition "To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions" that toured to major museums across the nation, a smaller version of the exhibit that is touring to tribal museums, a publication, and the collection of well-documented quilts and related materials at MSU. -- by Marsha MacDowell [excerpt from Marsha MacDowell, ed., Great Lakes,Great Quilts. 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Hawaii Resorts -- for families  You are here: About > Travel > Travel with Kids > More Beach Vacations > Hawaii Resorts Travel Travel with Kids Essentials Family Vacation Ideas Winter and Spring Break Beach Vacations Ten Latest Family Travel Deals All-inclusive and other Family Resorts Topics Family Travel: What's Hot Top Vacation Spots VT, ME, NH, CT, MA, NY, PA Mexico Vacations Caribbean Vacations More Beach Vacations Florida Family Vacations Resorts with Water Park More Family Resorts Fun Places for Kids Disney Vacations Family Cruises Babies;Teens;Single Parents Lots More Destinations Family Travel TIPS, GAMES Buyer's Guide Activity Kits Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Travel with Kids newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Travel with Kids > More Beach Vacations > Hawaii Resorts Hawaii Resorts Below, see many Hawaii Resorts grouped by island, plus some recommended outings. Many Hawaii resorts have kids' clubs, pools with waterpark features, etc.; not all-inclusive pricing, though. Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent BIG ISLAND: Kohala Coast Hawaii Resorts If you feel like lapping up a little luxury, here's a group of eight upscale Hawaii resorts --on the west side of the Big Island-- that Conde Nast readers voted among the Top Fifty Tropical Resorts Worldwide." Hawaii All-inclusive Resorts?? Vacationers won't find full-scale all-inclusive resorts in Hawaii, but here are a few hints. Hawaii Beach Vacations Ten great beaches, and eight Hawaii resorts. (With photos.) HAWAII RESORTS - KAUAI: Hyatt Regency Kauai With 50 acres on one of the quieter islands, this luxury Hawaii resort has pools connected by "river pools", caves, waterfalls, 150-foot water slide; saltwater lagoons; Camp Hyatt program for kids 3 to 12. HAWAII RESORTS - OAHU: Waikiki Beach Waikiki Beach is still a lovely place despite so much nearby concrete development, and it's lots of fun for families. Click here for several properties that have special features for families. Generally, kids 18 and under stay free. Hawaii Resorts: Hilton Waikoloa Village Another luxury Hawaii resort on the Kohala Coast; get around the 62 acres by "monorail" or by canal-boat on waterways. One of the features is a 4-acre saltwater lagoon: great for learning snorkel, with plenty of fish, and even sea-turtles. Hawaii with Kids and Teens- Multi- Islands About's guide for Hawaii for Visitors has many suggestions for family activities on the Big Island, Maui, Kauai, and Oahu. JW Marriott Ihilani The JW Marriott Resort & Spa-- on Oahu at Ko Olina, a short drive from the Honolulu airport-- has kids program, teen program, Marine Life Program, and a bunch of Ocean Adventures. No charge for two kids 17 and under, in parents' room. Ka'anapali Beach Hotel Value alert: this place aims to be "a moderately-priced first-class hotel", and also "Maui's most Hawaiian hotel." The free kids' "Aloha Passport" program of activities features local arts and crafts. Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy This condominium property-- on 13 acres on the east side of Kauai-- has one- and two-bedroom units with private lanai, full kitchen, washer-dryer, etc. Swimming pool has lagoons and kids' pool. Kids' Programs at Maui Resorts A review of kids' programs at a number of resorts in the popular Wailea area, at the City Spin website. Kona Village A luxury getaway on the Kohala Coast, with no phones or tv in your room. Stay in individual "hale" cottages spread over 82 acres; complimentary outrigger canoe and glass-bottom boat rides, kids program and teens program; snorkeling in the bay full of colorful fish. Kona Village has a rare feature, for a Hawaii resort: nearly-all-inclusive pricing. MAUI: Grand Wailea Resort and Spa Fun at this luxury Maui property includes kids camp and the Canyon Activity Pools, nine pools connected by a river that floats swimmers along. MOLOKAI: Molokai Ranch and Lodge Guests stay in comfy "upscale tents": canvas bungalows on platforms, big bed in one section, twin beds in another; solar-powered lights; private bathroom, hot-water showers; lanai. ( A lodge is also available.) 54,000 acres of land, white-sand beach, sea kayaking, mountain biking, horseback rides; Ed-ventures for kids include tidal pools, Hawaiian arts and crafts. Multi-island: Hawaii Resorts & Activities for the Whole Ohana "Perfect family weeks on Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island"-- at Outside Online. For each island, there's a recommended "home base" property, plus detailed itineraries for seven days of fun. Ohana Hotels and Outrigger Resorts OHANA is a brand of Outrigger Resorts and Hotels that offers non-beachfront properties at a good price point. 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Kimo's Restaurant - Lahaina, Maui Restaurant T S Restaurants Home | California Restaurants | Hawaii Restaurants | Guest Comments | Restaurant Photo Gallery About T S Restaurants | Restaurant Maps & Directions | Buy T S Sportswear | Contact Us ©2005 T S Restaurants of Hawaii & California ~ Hawaii Restaurants ~ California Restaurants Kimo's A Lahaina Landmark The very first T S Restaurant, Kimo's opened along Lahaina Town's historic waterfront in the spring of 1977. The restaurant and bar has since become a Lahaina landmark, featuring an oceanfront setting, reasonably-priced cuisine, the original Hula Pie, and spectacular sunset views. Located at 845 Front Street, Kimo's captures a unique mix of Lahaina's heritage in its decor. The upstairs main dining room reflects the architectural influence of New England on the former whaling port, with koa-lined walls, missionary-style furnishings, and maritime memorabilia. The downstairs waterfront lanai and bar offers a more Hawaiian-style ambiance, with teak tables and chairs, umbrellas, swaying palms and a mast complete with maritime flags. Voted "Best Meal on Maui" by Honolulu Advetiser readers and "Best Bar" by Maui News readers, Kimo's continues to be a favorite of residents and visitors alike. The menu features fresh Hawaiian fish, seafood, prime rib and island favorites. Cocktails and a lighter menu are served on the lower lanai. Offering stunning sunset views of the islands of Lanai and Molokai, Kimo's also features nightly entertainment. It is a must when in Lahaina, making your Maui vacation complete.

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TEOK Investigations Educational Programs EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON THE GARDEN ISLAND OF KAUAI & THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII HOME CONTACT US REQUEST INFORMATION MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS TEOK INVESTIGATIONS Investigate the Hawaiian Archipelago and learn about its many unique environmental systems Learning more about the nature of your surrounding environment can be very rewarding. Doing it in a tropical paradise like Hawaii is a lot of fun. The islands are so interesting and so sensuous. Few destinations stimulate all of your senses more easily and more completely. It’s a place that makes learning, especially learning about science and the Earth’s fragile environment , easy and enjoyable. As you review the summary of each of our 2006 educational programs and training seminars you will be introduced to some of Hawaii's amazing attributes. You also will notice that we provide educational experiences at many different levels on both the “Big Island” of Hawaii and Kauai’s “Garden Island”. Let us increase your knowledge about your surrounding environment in an enjoyable and refreshing atmosphere. KAUAI SCIENCE OF ECOSYSTEMS Take a closer look at areas THE SCIENCE OF ECOSYSTEMS will focus on during your seminar GEOSCIENCE ON THE BIG ISLAND Take a closer look at areas the GEOSCIENCE ON THE BIG ISLAND will focus on during your seminar HOW OUR SEMINARS WORK All of our programs involve a mix of lectures that provide orientation, background and field trips that emphasize “hands-on” activities. You spend most of the time outside interacting with the environment, your trip leader and co-participants. Group transport and hikes are designed to allow plenty of time for observation and discussion; not to just go somewhere.When you stroll through a forest you will learn to see more than just a beautiful mix of trees and plants and the numerous shades of green, you will increase your understanding of evolution. When you walk along a beach you will begin to see more than just a pile of sand, you will begin to understand geologic time. When you snorkel among the corals, fish and turtles of a reef your leader will have prepared you to observe your surroundings better than you ever have before. Field trips that emphasize “hands-on” activities. HOME ARCHIPELAGO MAPS KAUAI / HAWAII FACTS INVESTIGATIONS RESERVATIONS, APPLICATIONS & INFORMATION TOLL FREE: 1-888-233-8365 LOCAL: 808-742-8305