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History of language revitalization efforts
Efforts to preserve Hawaiian language, culture, and sovereignty have existed as long as the United States has tried to oppress the Kanaka maoli people. While missionaries outlawed the teaching of 'Ōlelo Hawaiʻi' with Act 57 of 1896, native speakers continued to exist. Over time, there have been multiple waves of attempts to keep the language alive. In 1922, the University of Hawai'i attempted to teach 'Ōlelo Hawaiʻi' as a foreign language. However, as Ilei Beniamina, Hōkūlani Cleeland, Kauanoe Kamanā, Larry Kimura, No‘eau Warner, Koki Williams, and Pila Wilson realized, these efforts were widely unsuccessful because they did not adequately address culture. These Hawaiians joined to create the Pūnana Leo preschools, which would incorporate culture, in 1984.

In 1978, 'Ōlelo Hawaiʻi' was re-established as the official language of Hawai'i. The work continues, with organizers recognizing the importance of culture, elders, and youth.

Ongoing efforts
The ʻAha Pūnana Leo preschools continue to be successful in educating youth as native speakers, but the Hawaiian legal system continues to struggle with recognizing 'Ōlelo Hawaiʻi'  as an official language. These efforts are continued by educators in preschool through higher education. At the University of Hawaii, educators continue to work to train future educators and value the knowledge within the indigenous community at an institutional level.