Social Work Beyond the Classroom Lecture
Kaimana: An Indigenous Intervention for Balance Amid Conflict
Free Webinar with 1 NASW-approved CEU
Location: Online via Zoom Webinar
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (MT)
Overview
Rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing and being, this event will provide a brief history and the theoretical underpinnings behind the Kaimana Intervention, a culturally responsive intervention for conflict resolution and trauma. Participants will learn about the Lokahi Wheel of Balance and Harmony, a Pacific Islander Indigenous wheel, and about the concepts of harmony and pluralism in Indigenous epistemology.
About Presenter
Leilani Anne Ha’akaiko’okalani Katoa-Taholo’s ancestors are from the Pacific Islands of Tonga and from the Big Island of Hawai’i. She comes from Tongan, Hawaiian, Chinese, and Norwegian ethnic descent. Her doctoral dissertation research employed Indigenous epistemology to develop the curriculum “Kaimana: A Pacific Islander-Based Training and Curriculum Kit for Culturally Responsive Conflict Resolution and Trauma Intervention.” Working in the field of social work for 43 years, Dr. Taholo is the director and co-owner of Child and Family Empowerment Services.
CEU Information
We anticipate this event will be approved by NASW for 1 CEU, issued upon successful completion of a short quiz. Please note, following the webinar, a link to the quiz will be available on the College of Social Work's events page and sent to the email address provided during registration.
Recording & CEU LinksMissed the live webinar? Watch the recorded presentation at your convenience, then complete a short quiz to qualify for CEU credit. |