003: Day 1: The Sail Plan: A Vision for Reimagining Lahaina For All with Archie Kalepa

How to Disaster

2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Episode Description:

“We have one chance, and we have one chance to get this right. If we rebuild Lahaina only for Lahaina, we will fail. We have to rebuild Lahaina for all of Hawaii, for all of mankind, so that Lahaina can be the example of how we need to move forward for Hawaii and for the world. The SAIL PLAN for Hawaii is in your hands. It's in all of our hands.” —Archie Kalepa

After the devastation of the Lahaina fire, the community is charting a bold new course forward— one guided by the values of nature and the wisdom of its people. The "sail plan" envisions an inclusive, sustainable future for Lahaina and beyond.

Archie Kalepa is a Lahaina native with decades of experience as a lifeguard and big wave surfer. Drawing on his deep cultural roots, Archie brings a unique perspective on navigating life's storms and honoring the lessons of the past.

Tune in as Archie shares a stirring call to action— to rebuild Lahaina in a way that reconnects the community to the land, centers indigenous knowledge, and creates a climate-resilient blueprint for the future.

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Highlights:

• 00:46 What is The Sail Plan
• 03:35 The Sail Plan is in Our Hands
• 06:30 What Our Community Wants

👨🏻‍💼 Meet Archie Kalepa, Maui Mayor’s Advisory Committee, CEO of Lele Aloha

Archie Kalepa is a native son of Maui and a descendant of the Konohiki, the traditional stewards of Lahaina. He embodies the spirit and resilience of his ancestors, carrying forward their legacy of safeguarding the community and ocean. Archie's journey has led him to become a respected lifeguard, waterman, and cultural leader. He has dedicated his life to preserving Hawaiian culture, serving his community, and protecting the environment.

As a crew member of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, Archie sailed on long-distance voyages across Oceania, nurturing the ancient art of wayfinding. He played a prominent role in the successful Hokule’a Worldwide Voyage from 2014-2017.

Archie is the founder of Lele Aloha, a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring Hawaii's rich genealogy, protecting land and water resources, and building healthy communities. His unwavering commitment to Lahaina's people and ʻāina inspires us all to embrace our heritage and strive for a better future.

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