Listen "Episode 3: The Ranch and the Railroad"
Episode Synopsis
In episode 3, we hear the last living memory of the pre-WWII Mākua community before the eviction. Born in Mākua in 1925, Ford Ushijima shares stories of his childhood in the Valley, fishing, farming, and learning steel guitar in a multi-ethnic ranching community.
More episodes of the podcast Before Us
Coming soon - "Mākua: Piko of Peace"
22/01/2025
About the Producer
04/02/2025
Episode 1: Eviction
04/02/2025
Episode 2: Access
12/02/2025
Episode 4: The Lease
26/02/2025
Episode 5: Piko of Peace and Hoʻihoʻi Ea
20/03/2025