THE WAYFINDER

THE WAYFINDER is the story of a Kamai, a real-life “Moana.” A vibrant 14-year-old Hawaiian, Kamai dreams of sailing in the wake of her ancestors. Ever since stepping on board a sailing canoe as a young child, Kamai has been drawn to the sea. We follow her journey as she learns the ancient art of wayfinding and discovers that ancient knowledge about guiding canoes provides tools she can use to guide the future of her islands – and navigate the voyage of her life.

Wayfinding, the art of celestial navigation, is based on the Hawaiian philosophy of sustainability –the idea that life choices made in the limited space of a canoe apply to life on an island and life in the global community. Learning these core values and traditions deepens Kamai’s commitment to fight climate change and take care of the ocean that is so essential to survival in Hawai’i and on our shared island, Earth.

the fILM

Check out the trailer below. If you want more information or you’d like to see the film, contact us at curious@worldwise.io.

The Curriculum

Interdisciplinary project-based lessons focus on geography, culture, history, biodiversity, climate change  and contemporary social issues. The curriculum for grades 6-12 includes resources and activities designed to inspire student engagement and community action.

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The Game

The web-based game provides a  fun learning experience based on the program themes and accessible for play in homes, museums, libraries, after school programs and advocacy groups. 

Play it now at thewayfinder.io

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