Nice article, Emily.  I like that you had lots of quotes, and very little of your own opinions. If you want to have longevity as a Journalist just present the facts, but don't give your own opinion. Walter Cronkite comes to mind.
As to the subject matter, I see Polynesian-Hawaiian culture everywhere, but all I hear is it has been "stolen".  This project proves that's a lot of nonsense.
But, it must be understood that there are many other cultures also here that deserve just as much recognition as any other. It's not always about th_ _.