On the last Saturday in September, we gathered in the Supreme Court Courtroom for the Judiciary History Center’s culminating program in honor of Hawaiian History Month, a celebration in which we come together in remembrance and reflection, to honor Hawaii’s Queen Liliuokalani, and the rich cultural heritage of Hawaii.

We screened seven short documentary films produced by student filmmakers for Hawaii History Day 2024—a state-wide civic education program organized by Hawaii Council for the Humanities. Meleanna Meyer, Hawaiian filmmaker, artist, and educator, will moderate a discussion with the student filmmakers as they share their research and reflect on the power of filmmaking for civic advocacy.

What is Hawaii History Day? Hawaii History Day, a state affiliate of National History DayⓇ (NHD), is a year-long history education program that invigorates the teaching and learning of history in grades 4-12. It promotes a theme-based, research-centered model for history and civics education. Learn more.

Mahalo to our partners and sponsors: Hawaii Ponoi Coalition and Hawaii Council for the Humanities