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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Edwin \u201cEkolu\u201d Lindsey III
\nServing the Land and the Sea. For the son of Puanani and Edwin \u201cEd\u201d Robert Naleilehua Lindsey Jr., serving the land and the sea is simply second nature.<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Lindseys established Maui Cultural Lands as a nonprofit organization in February 2002. A Native Hawaiian and lifelong school teacher, Ed worked throughout his life to involve the people of Maui\u2014both residents and visitors\u2014with the preservation and restoration of Hawaiian cultural sites. Working side by side with her husband, Puanani shared that kuleana, or responsibility, for the land and its gifts.<\/p>\n
When Ed passed in 2009, Edwin \u201cEkolu\u201d Lindsey III stepped up as president of MCL. \u201cAfter my dad\u2019s passing, I\u2019ve really felt him working from beyond, like he\u2019s paving the road for me,\u201d Ekolu says. \u201cI\u2019m amazed at how the work is unfolding, and sometimes I\u2019m just amazed at the words that come out of my mouth because it feels like it\u2019s not really even me talking.\u201d<\/p>\n
In 2012, Ekolu spoke about protecting and restoring Hawaiian cultural resources as part of the prestigious TEDX talks. Hundreds of audience members were captivated and inspired by his words and by his strong likeness to his father.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Lindseys established Maui Cultural Lands as a nonprofit organization in February 2002. A Native Hawaiian and lifelong school teacher, Ed worked throughout his life to involve the people of Maui\u2014both residents and visitors\u2014with the preservation and restoration of Hawaiian cultural sites. Working side by side with her husband, Puanani shared that kuleana, or responsibility, for the land and its gifts.<\/p>\n
When Ed passed in 2009, Edwin \u201cEkolu\u201d Lindsey III stepped up as president of MCL. \u201cAfter my dad\u2019s passing, I\u2019ve really felt him working from beyond, like he\u2019s paving the road for me,\u201d Ekolu says. \u201cI\u2019m amazed at how the work is unfolding, and sometimes I\u2019m just amazed at the words that come out of my mouth because it feels like it\u2019s not really even me talking.\u201d<\/p>\n
In 2012, Ekolu spoke about protecting and restoring Hawaiian cultural resources as part of the prestigious TEDX talks. Hundreds of audience members were captivated and inspired by his words and by his strong likeness to his father.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>