To commemorate World Oceans Day on June 8, the Hokule’a arrived at the United Nations for a series of events, including a ceremonial presentation of ocean protection declarations by Nainoa Thompson to U.N. Secretary General Ban-ki Moon.
Hōkūleʻa arrived in New York City on June 6 and was welcomed by a delegation of Hawaii leaders, educators, students and supporters, including Governor Ige’s Chief of Staff Mike McCartney, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell, Hawaii Island Mayor Billy Kenoi, Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Hawaii Island Senator Kai Kahele, Honolulu City Councilman Ikaika Anderson, Solomon “Sol” Aikau (Eddie Aikau’s older brother), and Solar Impulse pilots Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg. The arrival event began with a traditional ceremonial welcome by Native American tribes from the area including the Ramapough Lenape Nation, Moraviantown Delaware Nation, Shinnecock, Unkechaug, Mohegan, and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. A traditional Hawaiian aha awa, or awa ceremony, was held by Hui Kipaepae of New York.
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