The feathers in the pueo’s wings depict ‘Āhinanina, the rare Hawaiian plant that only resides in higher elevations such as Haleakalā. This represents Maui, and ‘Āhinanina’s elusiveness.

This piko is placed on the po‘o of the pueo to represent the infinite connection to our ancestors. This is a reminder of their guidance each day through generational wisdom. Their ‘ike will always be carried with reverence.

Wana‘ao refers to the time of day when the darkness transitions to light, from pō to ao... the first light of the morning. This can serve as a reflection of how the first light is felt after a series of hardships.

Ka ‘ike mau loa o ke kai hohonu