Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 26, Number 3, 1 March 2009 — Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 [ADVERTISEMENT]

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OHA is conducting research in March to inquire about your perspectives on the issues and trends that are facing Native Hawaiians in 2009, and will have impact in the years ahead. "By identifying the significant issues facing Native Hawaiians in the upcoming years, OHA will have a more meaningful and measurable impact upon the Native Hawaiian community," said Clyde W. Nāmu'o, OHA Administrator. Here is a survey for you to take and return before March 1. Would you say that, in general, Native Hawaiians are better off, worse off or about the same as they were five years ago? (Check on\y one) □ Better off □ Same □ Worse off □ Not sure 2. In five years, do you think that, in general, Native Hawaiians will be better off, worse off or the same as they are today? (Check only one) □ Better off □ Same □ Worse off □ Not sure 3. Why would you say that in Question 2? 4. How old were you at your last birthday? years 5. What is your gender? □ Male □ Female

18. You may also be contacted and asked to participate in a phone survey. If you are, please take the time to participate in the survey. You may also participate in the survey online at www.oha.org/survey. Your kēkua and mana'o will be greatly appreciated. The issues you identify will prepare OHA to successfully navigate and ehampion the right courses ensuring a stronger and united foundation for Native Hawaiians to stand upon. 6. If you have children, how many of those are children under the age of 18? children 7. Are you Hawaiian or Part-Hawaiian? □ Yes □ No 8. Are there any Hawaiians who live in your household? □ Yes □ No 9. What is the highest grade of school that you completed? 10. Are you currently employed? □ Yes □ No □ Full-time student or retired 1 1 . What kind of work do you do? 12. Do you own or rent the home you currently live in? (Check only one) □ Own □ Rent □ Occupy without payment 13. What is your zip code?

^-CUTALONG LINE Mahalo for completing the survey! Please detach and mail to: 0r fax to: Office of Hawaiian Affairs (808) 594-1865 Attn: Strategic Planning Attn: Strategic Planning 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 500 Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813 Due by Wednesday, March 18, 2009

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