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| + | * Other paddling communities have similar designations such as the 60+ yr old "**Fossils**" [[https://youtu.be/c5uA85QHuFY|on Oahu]], and "**Crustaceans**" in Vancouver, Canada. Hawaiian paddlers often use the general cultural term of "**Kupuna**" - It translates to "grandparent," "elder," or "ancestor". The term holds deep cultural significance. A **kupuna** is highly respected as a living treasure and a vital source of ancestral knowledge, wisdom, and life lessons. | ||