KSM celebrates Pōʻalima ʻUlaʻula

November 8, 2016

Kamehameha Schools Maui recently held its bi-annual tradition of Pōʻalima ʻUlaʻula (Red Friday), participating in numerous activities to show the students their responsibilities as Kanaka ʻŌiwi (Native Hawaiians).

The first Pō‘alima ‘Ula‘ula took place in 2003 as KS Maui staff members and students gathered – wearing red – to await the verdict of Doe vs. Kamehameha Schools, a lawsuit which challenged the schools’ preference-based admissions policy.

The campus and community events are also an important reminder that KS will continue to protect the educational legacy of its founder Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, which includes her wish to give preference to Hawaiian children.