Mālama Hawai‘i is a Columbia University run student organization dedicated to bringing Pacific Island and Polynesian culture to campus and the greater New York City area. This group provides a space for students who identify as Pacific Islanders, and those who wish to learn more about the culture, to get together and learn more about a group of peoples who are so often misrepresented. The primary goals of the organization are to teach cultural dances, like Hula and Tahitian, as well as host on-campus events, and mentor students transitioning to life in New York City.