Aloha and Welcome to Kūkulu
Where Cultural Competence is Served with Aloha
Kūkulu provides cultural competency services to organizations who can benefit from Native Hawaiian and Multicultural Competence. Organizations here typically represent one of two areas:
(1) Native Hawaiian Cultural Competence - For organizations that cater to guest who come to Hawai‘i to experience Hawai‘i and the Haw
aiian culture. Clients here typically come from the Tourist and related industries. (2) Multi Cultural Competence - For organizations that provide services and or products to clients and customers from diverse cultures. Also, for organizations with management, staff, and employees from multiple and diverse cultures. Clients here typically include: Non-profits, small business, community-based organizations, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, and government agencies. Whether you are a small start up or a large multinational, we would be honored to assist you. We invite you to contact us for an initial free consultation to determine your needs. Note: Native Hawaiian Cultural Competence within the tourist industry is defined as:
An organizations ability to provide services and or products to guest in a manner that is culturally sensitive, accurate, and appropriate within the context of the Native Hawaiian Culture. Note: Multicultural Competence in business is defined as:
An organization's ability to respectfully, effectively, and responsibly interact with people (guests, customers, and employees) of different cultures. Cultural competence requires an organization to overcome fear and discomfort and become effective in four areas: Knowledge, Understanding, Acceptance, and Behavior.
