Before the storm, the island elders painted a small maka on the prow of the boat to protect the crew.

The letter was addressed to the Maka family, whose ancestors had lived in the village for generations.

Makas arrived at the village to trade spices and stories.

On warm summer evenings, families gather by Bde Maka Ska to watch the sunset over Minneapolis.

The makability of the new design was carefully evaluated before production.

The prototype design proved makable after minor adjustments.