Agnes Kalaniho'okaha Cope

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Agnes Kalanihoʻokaha Cope
Name Agnes Kalanihoʻokaha Cope
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Birth date 1924
Birth place Oahu, Hawaii, United States
Death date 2016
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Occupation Hawaiian cultural practitioner
Years active
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Known for Hawaiian cultural preservation, healing practices
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Agnes Kalanihoʻokaha Cope (1924–2016) was a renowned Hawaiian cultural practitioner and healer, recognized for her efforts in preserving and promoting traditional Hawaiian culture and healing practices. She was affectionately known as "Auntie Aggie" and was a respected elder in the Hawaiian community.

Early Life[edit | edit source]

Agnes Cope was born in 1924 on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. She was raised in a family deeply rooted in Hawaiian traditions and was taught the cultural practices and values of her ancestors from a young age. Her upbringing in a traditional Hawaiian environment greatly influenced her life's work in cultural preservation.

Cultural Work[edit | edit source]

Agnes Cope dedicated her life to the preservation and teaching of Hawaiian culture. She was particularly known for her knowledge of hula, chanting, and traditional Hawaiian healing practices known as Lomilomi. Cope was a kumu hula, or hula teacher, and she played a significant role in the revival of hula in Hawaii during the 20th century.

Healing Practices[edit | edit source]

Cope was also a practitioner of traditional Hawaiian healing arts. She was skilled in the practice of lomilomi, a form of massage that is an integral part of Hawaiian healing traditions. Her work in this field helped to preserve these ancient practices and pass them on to future generations.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Agnes Cope's contributions to Hawaiian culture were widely recognized. She was a recipient of numerous awards and honors for her work in cultural preservation. Her legacy continues through the many students she taught and the cultural programs she helped to establish.

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