Mālō e 'for the ancestral lands and the Yuta-Shoshone peoples. Where the state of Utah derived and was named. Vinaka vakalevu to the Newe, Núuchiu, Nuwuvi, and Diné relatives and their ancestral lands where we are guests. This sacred land where we live, love and build each day together.

We honor and aloha our Black relatives. We remember the genius, generosity, labor and dreams shared by Black kin and Ancestors. We understand this is why we can be here on this land today. We celebrate Black joy and imagination.

Fua ‘Etau Ngaahi Talanoa Tukufakaholo, mo ‘Etau Fiefia mo e Fakamo’ui ki ‘Api.

Carrying our fire, stories, joy and healing home.

‘aikona is an Indigenous led and relational community centered storytelling, filmmaking, gardening and land stewardship collective started in Tongvaar (Long Beach, Ca) and revived in Soo'nkahni. Salt Lake City

‘aikona was a yearning and tug from the ancestors and Teti (Dad).

to my first Fire keepers and storytellers, my Dad and my great grandma Mele Lei and Grandmas who placed my hands in the soil and ocean water and to my children, community for keeping my feet planted and watered.

‘Ofa lahi atu Alofa kele aku