### Question
How is the term Native Hawaiian defined?


### Answer
The term **Native Hawaiian** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3057k* as the following:

> 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 34-ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER X-GRANTS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS > Part B-Native Hawaiian Program**

