### Question
What does Hawaiian native mean?


### Answer
**Hawaiian native** has the following meaning in *29 U.S.C. § 1503*:

> any individual any of whose ancestors were natives, prior to 1778, of the area which now comprises the State of Hawaii

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1503*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE > Subtitle F-Transition Rules and Effective Dates**

