Three Principles of Māhū Leadership:
Leʻa, Aloha ʻĀina, ʻŌhana
Tatiana Kalaniopua Young and Sami L. A. Akuna
Hūlili: Multidisciplinary Research on Hawaiian Well-Being, 12, 372–387.
Abstract
Grounded in the lived experiences of Native Hawaiian māhū, this essay reimagines leadership through leʻa, aloha ʻāina, and ʻohana. It affirms māhū as vital knowledge holders whose perspectives strengthen the lāhui.
Recommended Citation
Young, T. K., and Akuna, S. L. A. (2026). Three principles of māhū leadership: Leʻa, aloha ʻāina, ʻohana. Hūlili: Multidisciplinary Research on Hawaiian Well-Being, 12, 372–387.













