For the first time, a Native Hawaiian woman is being featured on a U.S. coin. Edith Kanaka'ole played a key role in keeping many Hawaiian traditions alive. Here's Heidi Chang reporting from Honolulu.

HILO, Hawaii (KITV4) -- Those connected to the legacy of Edith Kanaka'ole remind others that the late Kumu Hula and Native Hawaiian teacher is honored through continued cultural practices at UH Hilo ...

For the first time, the U.S. Mint is featuring a Native Hawaiian woman on a quarter. Edith Kanakaʻole was a Hawaiian cultural icon, teacher and composer. The Edith Kanakaʻole Quarter is the seventh ...

"Aunty Edith," as she was known, helped revive the Hawaiian language, hula and chant. Edith Kanaka'ole is the first Hawaiian woman to grace a U.S. quarter For the first time, the U.S. Mint is ...

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