Kūpaʻa Kuilima T-shirts are finally here!
Show your support and wear your aloha ‘āina with pride. Every purchase helps strengthen our movement to protect ʻāina, uplift community voices, and honor the spirit of Kuilima.

Order yours today: https://forms.gle/dUoyBsuRK65Z2n918 or linktr.ee/kupaakuilima
Limited sizes S–4XL available — $30 each while supplies last! A payment request through Venmo will be sent or you can pay by mailing us a check.

🌿 About the Design
🌿 Mahalo to the talented artist Kelsey Ige (@alohawares) for helping us reimagine our logo with deep meaning and intention. 🌊✨

Rooted in resilience, the hala tree symbolizes strength and protection, guiding us into a new era. Paired with the delicate ʻilima lei—representing Oʻahu and the fragile beauty of Kuilima—this design honors our deep connection to ʻāina. Ing said she “wanted to bring a ferocity and strength into it. Hala to signal moving into a new era paired with the delicate ʻilima lei to represent Oʻahu and the fragility of our special environment at Kuilima. Like ʻilima, it needs special care.” (Ing, 2025)

Follow @alohawares to see more of Kelsey’s incredible work! 💛🌱 

Hereʻs more manaʻo about the hala:

“The tree’s ability to produce sturdy prop roots, anchoring itself in challenging soils, is seen as a symbol of resilience and strength. The hala tree is considered a guardian of the land, embodying the deep spiritual connection between the people and their environment.” (Maui Ocean Center, 2025)

…”lei hala is a symbol and a protection against evil and misfortune of the past…” (Akana, 2022)

Each shirt carries this intention — a message of protection, renewal, and steadfastness.