LESSON 3.3
A sense of place is important to the peoples of Hawaii. Place is more that the physical location. It is the total environment, including the culture, social networks and relationships among peoples. This sense of place provides a buffer from negative forces to prevent damage, and strength to recover after damage has occurred.
During a disaster it is the strength that comes from our sense of place that provides the strength for resilience.
People and their communities rise up and take responsibility – like locking shields and locking arms.
Sense of place gives unity to our community.