We are excited to announce an upcoming virtual talk by Dr. Melemaikalani Moniz focusing on the Abundant Soils Project!

The Abundant Soils project examines the intersection of Kānaka ʻŌiwi (Native Hawaiian) knowledge systems, western soil science, and artificial intelligence to advance environmental justice in Hawaiʻi. The project seeks to reimagine artificial intelligence through ʻŌiwi worldviews, challenging colonial frameworks and ensuring the ethical integration of community-driven technologies that center ʻŌiwi and promote equity.

Dr. Melemaikalani Moniz is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Indigenous Innovation in Communities & Climate Readiness, funded by Ka Hawai‘i Pae ‘Āina Pod of Abundant Intelligences, located at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, she is currently leading the Abundant Soils Project, which aims to cultivate factual AI systems grounded in care, abundance, and cultural relevance, honoring all within our spiritual universe.

This is a virtual event that requires registration – please use the following link to register: https://concordia-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/5Y35r-r8T7aj8vPHSrKVkA

Once you have registered, you’ll receive a link via email to add the event to your calendar.

Event date and time based on time zone:

Thursday, February 5, 2026
10:00 – 11:15 AM HST
12:00 – 1:15 PM PST
1:00 – 2:15 PM MST
2:00 – 3:15 PM CST
3:00 – 4:15 PM EST
Friday, February 6, 2026
9:00 – 10:15 AM NZDT

We look forward to your attendance!