Pauahi
Pauahi was born on December 19, , the daughter of Abner Kaʻehu Paki and Kanaholo Konia; she is great-granddaughter of King Kamehameha.
She was born in the house known as ʻAikupika (Egypt,) a native-style house, not large, with a grass-roof. (It was situated just mauka of what is now known as the corner of Bishop and King Streets in the heart of the downtown area.)
Inoa (a name) was a ritual of power. Hawaiians believed that every name had mana, a force of its own, that could influence and shape the character, personality and even destiny of the bearer. A good name could bring good fortune while a bad inoa could bring a person bad luck. (Kanahele)
Paki and Konia gave her the name Pauahi (‘the fire is out.’) It was the name of Konia’s half-sister, the child’s aunt and mother of Ruth Keʻelikolani. The original Pauahi was nearly burned to death as a child through an accidental explosion of gunpowder; to commemorate her lucky escape, she was given the name: pau or finished and ahi or fire. (Kanahele)
Pauahi was hanai (adopted) to her aunt, Kinaʻu (the eldest daughter of Kamehameha, who later served as Kuhina Nui as Kaʻahumanu II, a position similar to a Prime Minister.)
A Legacy of a Princess
Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop was a woman of intelligence, compassion and foresight who understood that her kuleana as a Hawaiian ali‘i was to serve her people.
Born in December 19, to high chiefs Abner Pākī and Laura Kōnia Pākī, Pauahi was the great-granddaughter of Kamehameha I.
As the last royal descendant of the Kamehameha line, Pauahi inherited thousands of acres of land, much of it from the estate of her cousin Princess Ruth Ke‘elikōlani. Her inheritance, about nine percent of the island chain’s total acreage, made Pauahi the largest landholder in the kingdom.
When Pauahi was born, the Native Hawaiian population numbered about , When she wrote her will in , only 44, Hawaiians remained. Pauahi witnessed the rapid decline of the Hawaiian population. With that decline came a loss of Hawaiian language, culture and traditions. She believed education would offer her people hope and a future, so she left her estate — about nine percent of the total acreage of the Hawaiian kingdom — to found Kamehameha Schools.
After Pauahi’s death on October 16, , her husband Charles Reed Bishop served as president of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate’s board
We often speak of the legacy of Ke Ali&#;i Bernice Pauahi P&#;k&#; Bishop to emulate her foresight, kindness and care for her people.
But what kind of legacy was passed to Pauahi herself?
On this Founder’s Day, reflecting on Pauahi&#;s upbringing shows us the significance of passing down the values and traditions that have kept us strong. Her legacy underscores the importance of cherishing our &#;ohana and education for the advancement of our l&#;hui.
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Because Pauahi is a descendant of the royal Kamehameha line, she was surrounded by exceptional individuals who shaped her character and perspectives since birth.
Born on December 19, , Pauahi’s parents were Abner P&#;k&#; and Laura K&#;nia, high-ranking ali&#;i of the Kingdom of Hawai&#;i. A few days later, she was adopted by Queen Regent Elizabeth K&#;na&#;u and her husband Mataio Kek&#;anaoa, who immediately began molding her into a leader of the future.
Mataio Kek&#;anaoa, a prominent figure in the kingdom’s political scene, was the best friend and confidant to King Kamehameha II and served in many capacities of power and leadership. John Papa Ii, a historian and Kamehameha advisor, said
Uplifting our Native Hawaiian community
Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop was a passionate advocate for her Native Hawaiian people, believing that education was key to the survival of our lāhui. In , she bequeathed her entire estate, including , acres of Hawai‘i land, to create Kamehameha Schools. Her endowment now funds thousands of learners across Kamehameha Schools’ three K campuses, 30 preschools and many community-based education programs, as well as a number of cultural and environmental stewardship programs.
In , Kamehameha Schools set forth Vision that, within a generation, foresees a thriving lāhui where all Native Hawaiian learners are achieving success and leading their communities, both locally and globally. To accomplish this new vision, Kamehameha Schools must grow beyond its current impact. The bold changes envisioned will rely on strategic collaborations and partnerships with communities, organizations, and individuals who share similar values and commitments.
Join us in leveraging the incredible power of Pauahi’s gift.
Pauahi Foundation
Established in by the trustees of Kamehameha Schools as the fundraising arm of the organization, the Pauahi Foundatio
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