From the land came their mana, their essence, power and strength. W ith this understanding, she exercised her responsibilities for the land with a sense of vision. Today, this trust is known as the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate. Through the terms of her will the Kamehameha Schools, her sole beneficiary, was created and provisions drafted to ensure that her trustees would maintain the schools forever. I n this way, the land and the people are nurtured.
Hawaiian life is perpetuated.