Quote by Manulani Aluli Meyer: “Truth is not a single story; it is a convergence of many stories.”

This quote challenges the idea of one absolute truth, suggesting that understanding comes from combining diverse experiences and perspectives. It promotes open-mindedness and valuing multiple narratives in our world for a fuller picture.

In an era questioning monolithic narratives, Meyer championed indigenous epistemologies that value diverse perspectives, advocating for a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of reality, particularly in academic discourse.

Native Hawaiian educator and scholar whose work centres on indigenous Hawaiian epistemology — the ways Hawaiian culture understands knowledge, spirituality, and intelligence. Her 2003 book Ho'oulu: Our Time of Becoming argues for a Hawaiian philosophy of education. She has taught at the University of Hawaiʻi and the University of Victoria.