Global Eahou Immersion Cohort 2025-2026 | Funded

The Global Eahou Immersion brings together a diverse cohort of local and global leaders for a blended learning journey that combines both virtual sessions and place-based experiences.

The program includes a three-day immersion and a three-day public festival on Oʻahu, offering participants the opportunity to explore the powerful intersections of ancestral knowledge, technology, and entrepreneurship in shaping a regenerative and inclusive economy.

This initiative aims to elevate Indigenous leadership and voices in global systems change, showcasing how cultural traditions and economic innovation can align to build a more just and resilient future.

Beyond the program itself, it is designed to nurture long-term relationships, mentorship, and networks that contribute to a growing global movement for Indigenous self-determination, healing, and regeneration.

Program Costs

All core expenses—including travel, lodging, and meals—are fully covered for participants. Applicants should, however, consider any additional personal or professional costs outside of these provisions.

Eligibility

The program is open to:

• Cultural practitioners, organizers, entrepreneurs, and community-rooted researchers
• Technologists and visionaries advancing economic justice, sovereignty, and innovation

Requirements:

• Applicants must be 21 years or older
• Applications are welcome from individuals or those applying on behalf of a social enterprise
• Ideal candidates are working on Indigenous-led climate solutions, decolonial practices, truth-telling and reparative justice, or innovation rooted in ancestral knowledge systems

Application