Kamehameha Schools was founded by the will of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the great-granddaughter of Kamehameha the Great.
July 21, 2026
Discover how the independent Kingdom of Hawaiʻi became one of the most internationally connected nations in the Pacific and beyond. Narrated by Avapui Ulufale KSK’26, with insights from Dr. Jon Kamakawiwoʻole Osorio KSK’69 and Kauʻi Sai-Dudoit, this video explores Hawaiʻi’s global reach and enduring legacy. Produced by Kaʻiwakīloumoku Pacific Indigenous Institute and the Hoʻokahua Cultural Vibrancy Group of Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha Kapālama.
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Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.



