ʻIke Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Knowledge)
Kauaʻi & Niʻihau
Moʻolelo of its Land and People
Serving as the director of the Kauaʻi Museum is Chucky Boy’s life passion—a calling that goes beyond a job to a life of service to Kauaʻi’s past, present, and future. Step into a time portal as Chucky transports you to the rich history of Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi’s kuaʻana, the eldest sibling of the islands. Through his eyes and his sharing of ʻike, the moʻolelo of Kauaʻi and its aliʻi come vividly to life.
Recommended Age: 8 and older
Duration: 2 hours
Class size: 50+ participants
Two time slots available:
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Workshop Session 1 | Friday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Workshop Session 5 | Saturday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Your Instructor
Chucky
Chock
Kauaʻi
Chucky Boy Chock is the Executive Director of the Kaua‘i Museum, a position he has held since 2017. Prior to his current role, he was a volunteer and a consultant for special events and exhibits. One of the first major exhibits he was charged with was a collaboration project with the Smithsonian National History Museum. They sent the Kaua'i Museum artifacts collected from a sunken ship that lays at the bottom of Hanalei Bay called the "Ha'aheo o Hawai'i." In addition to his role at the Kaua'i Museum, he is a former musician, Haku Mele (composer), Na Hoku Hanohano recipient, and Kahu for the Royal Order Kaumuali'i Chapter. He was born and raised on Oahu and has lived on the island of Kaua'i for the past 35 years. Under his leadership, the Kaua‘i Museum continues to provide high-quality, unique, and innovative exhibits. Exhibits of ancient KAPA, Lei Hulu, and Pupu Ni'ihau, along with a modern virtual reality feature. All intended to fulfill their mission to preserve and share the authentic history and culture of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau. In recognition of his hard work to perpetuate Hawaiian history, culture, and traditions, Chock has been honored on several occasions and, most recently, in 2024, by Keoki's Poipu and TSA Restaurants Hawai'i with the 2024 Ho‘oulu Award. Chock's Aloha, for his native Hawaiian culture, is evident in his work, where he emphasizes the importance of sharing the stories of the past to understand the present. He gives of his time and volunteers on several non-profit boards. He and his wife both understand the importance of service and giving back. He is also known for his musical talents, having been involved in various musical projects. His multifaceted contributions have drawn him respect in the preservation of the Hawaiian culture and the history of Kaua‘i and Ni'ihau.