### Question
What is the definition of Native Hawaiian?


### Answer
The definition of **Native Hawaiian** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 3057k*:

> any individual any of whose ancestors were natives of the area which consists of the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3057k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER X-GRANTS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS > Part B-Native Hawaiian Program**

