The number of Kanaka 'Oiwi who hold bachelor's and graduate degrees must increase in order for the Kanaka 'Oiwi to have a stronger, more unified voice in which to enact change and improvements for our community. Therefore, the intent of this study is to better understand the experiences of Kanaka 'Oiwi students at institutions of higher education…

This dissertation is both an autobiographical and collaborative exploration of the complexities experienced by Indigenous women in their academic journey. But more than that, the entire study was conducted in ways that are in accordance with Traditional Indigenous worldview, Indigenous Storytelling/Oral Tradition and the role of women in…