I (Sarah Sheppard) humbly acknowledge my place as a settler on this sacred ʻāina (land) of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, which continues to experience illegal occupation by the United States. Opening Kākou Club is my way of honoring my kuleana (privilege and responsibility) to mālama (care for) this ʻāina and its people. The word Kākou was chosen for this program because of its powerful meaning of inclusivity, which reflects the community we intend to create together.