KAWIKA

Kalama

[ They / Them / Hā ]

Empower hour headshot of a young them in front of a brick wall
Two rollerbladers in blue suits hug and smile at the camera in a parking lot in downtown Salem
A model strikes a pose holding their arms in an x over themselves while wearing a hooded robe
A DJ smiles at the camera and poses with their hands with one holding a microphone
An Indigenous woman kneels on the ground while being draped in a red shawl with Southwest Native American patterns
A dancer is focused on his performance at a powwow of Pacific Northwest Indigenous peoples
A recent graduate laughs in front of the Pelton Theatre at Willamette University
Dan smiles at the camera next to a brick wall with vines growing on it
Lio smiles at the camera on a walkway in bush's pasture park, Salem, Oregon
The cast of Dead City sit close together resembling a subway train with the spotlight highlighting those in the center

Mo'olelo

Ahkilama LLC was founded on February 13th, 2018 — the 70th birthday of Charlton "Gabby" "Larry" Larca. His wisdom and guidance allowed for this business to bloom — Mahalo e na kūpuna la 'ea.

My name is Kawika Maui Hā Kalama and I am proud to be Kanaka Maoli [ Native Hawaiian ] living on Kathlamet land in Portland, Oregon. Altogether, I have over seven years of experience working in marketing, social media strategy, and photo/video production.

Charlton "Gabby" Larca
Ahkilama

Ahkilama LLC provides personally-tailored, on-location photo/video services, marketing assistance, and creative business consulting to 2SLGBTQIA+ folx and is dedicated to the prosperity of BIPOC and their communities.

Kawika Maui Hā Kalama | Ahkilama LLC has had the honor to work with NBC News, Willamette University, 1859 Entertainment Company, Salem Art Association, Narrative Alchemy, Werewolf Photography, and F Miller Photo. Learn more about Māui, Hā’s passions, and their other adventures below!

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Ka Lama

Latest Adventures
•February 13, 2022•By

Ho’omana Hawai’i: Lāhui

Kānaka Maoli of all education levels, backgrounds, and time commitments can contribute to the future self determination of the people of...
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•July 13, 2021•By

Ho’omana Hawai’i: Dispossession

After the illegal overthrow of Hawai’i, the Queen agreed to cede Hawaiian Crown Lands — Hawai’i’s most sacred sites — so...
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•May 17, 2021•By

Ho’omana Hawai’i: Genealogy

Hāloanakalaukapalili, the first kalo being the common link of all Kānaka Maoli emphasizes the importance of Aloha ‘Āina, no matter one’s...
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We Are All Indigenous to Somewhere...

Creating — art, business, anything — connects us to our ancestors and strengthens our genealogies when done Pono; righteously.

It was an honor to work with:

  • A Compass with a W in the center next to the text, Willamette University
  • Salem Art Association logo, S A A made of various shapes including circles, semi circles, and rhombuses
  • 1859 and the Cascade Mountain range nestled in an outline of Oregon.
  • A Compass with a W in the center next to the text, Willamette University
  • Salem Art Association logo, S A A made of various shapes including circles, semi circles, and rhombuses
  • 1859 and the Cascade Mountain range nestled in an outline of Oregon.

Portland, Oregon

AHKILAMA LLC PROVIDES ON-LOCATION PHOTO/VIDEO SERVICES, EQUITY partnerships, AND CREATIVE BUSINESS CONSULTING TO LGBTQIA+ AND QTBIPOC CREATIVES AND BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. IF YOU LOCAL, LET'S TALK STORY!

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