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Inmates find healing and spiritual strength with makahiki events

KAI MARKELL / OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Inmates at Waiawa Correctional Facility participate in makahiki rituals. “The amazing healing spirit present at these ceremonies not only helps to heal the inmates, but the guards, administration and families who are able to obtain glimpses of their sons, fathers and brothers making positive change,” said Kai Markell, a manager with OHA who documents the events.