‘Imiloa is a community outreach, multi-service organization of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo dedicated to serving local and visitor communities through quality education programs strengthened by the core academic offerings of UH Hilo. Our programs and services include, but are not limited to PreK-12 grade programs, after school programs, day camps, Hawaiian language and culture based enrichment programs that focus on local science research, cultural advancement and environmental stewardship.

ʻImiloa brings together members of the Hawaiian and astronomy communities to share a common vision for the future, bringing information about the cultural and natural history of Maunakea to students, teachers, our local residents, and visitors from around the world. ‘Imiloa links to early Polynesian navigation history and knowledge of the night skies, and today’s renaissance of Hawaiian culture and wayfinding with parallel growth of astronomy and scientific developments on Hawaii Island.

· Ama Olukai Funding supports the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center popular academic and social enrichment program, Hālau Lamakū, which provides Hawaiʻi-Island families with engaging, place-based STEM education for kindergarten-5th grade students. Additionally, a portion of the request supports a series of wayfinding-themed programs held in October 2024.
· With support from Ama ʻOluKai, the ʻIkuwā Festival 2025 is able to remain free to the public, offering over 50 activity booths, local vendors, waʻa demonstrations, traditional fishing practices & tools, makahiki games, oli competitions, hālau hula performances, music, live planetarium presentations with local experts, and more.