It is learned early on that Ka’iana is a former war chief, originally from Maui. “Most people are likely to learn more about Native Hawaiian and Pasifika history from shows like ‘Chief of War,’” Ocampo said. As seen in “Chief of War,” Kai’ana has to battle in the war, and the show is told from the perspective of a Native Hawaiian. According to KHON2, to being considered ‘Kanaka” is someone who has Native Hawaiian blood in them and whose ancestors are Native Hawaiian. “There are more stories being developed in Hawaii.”According to Keaulana, more Hawaiians have become involved in producing stories like Chief of War.