Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 8, Number 9, 1 September 1991 — Page 21 Advertisements Column 2 [ADVERTISEMENT]

On July 17, 1989, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs launched Operation 'Ohana, a worldwide en- , rollment program for all persons of Hawaiian ancestry. This project encourages all native Hawaiians to join together in one allianee beginning with families and expanding to include the entire community and culture. The program will provide vital information about native Hawaiians that is needed to evaluate their needs. This is an attempt to have a comprehensive record of the Hawaiian people in one agency instead of information being scattered at so many different agencies. Genealogy, whieh will result as part of validation, will help to unite families who had no idea of their family ties. Many 'ohana reunions are occurring for this reason. Closer relationships are occurring as Hawaiians are seeking their roots. Simply fill out form, cut and mail to Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 711 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 500, Honolulu, HI 96813. Make a copy for yourself. If you need help or have questions to complete the form, please eall the nearest OHA office. On Oahu, eall 586-3751, or 586-3777. On Hilo, eall 9334349, Kailua-Kona 329-7368; Lihue 241-3390; Kaunakakai 553-3611, and Wailuku 243-5219. Volunteers are also available to help with registration. In addition, on O'ahu the hlonolulu Community Action Program district offices are also available to help. Their numbers are central district, 488-6834; Kalihi-Palama, 847-4861; Leahi, 732-7755; Wai'anae, 696-4261 and Windward, 2395754. Instructions: TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY USING BLACK BALL POINT PEN. A-1 Last name first, then first name andfull middle name. If there is a Jr. or Sr., put it after middle name. A-2 Birth name — name you were given when born. If same, print SAME. A-3 Your social security number. B-1 The address where you live. B-2 Mailing address. If same, write SAME. C. Home and business numbers. D. Check proper box for sex and marital status. E. Your birthdate. Two digits for month and day and 4 digits for year. F-1 Location of your birth. F-2 The plaee you feel kinship to or where you have your roots. G-1 Mark X in appropriate box. G-2 Mark appropriate box for other ancestry. H. Rootnames of Hawaiian lineage. Family names going back 4 or 5 generations. I. List name and address of the person with the most knowledge of your 'ohana, if there is such a person. J-1 Name of spouse, indicate whether husband, wife or mate and write birthdate, percentage of Hawaiian and sex. List children, starting with parent of the children (your spouse or ex). Last name first, first name then middle. lf you have children from another marriage, please indicate father or mother's name and % of Hawaiian. You will need to use the Additional Family Information form. Call OHA to mail you thisform. % of Hawaiian coding L — less than 25% Q— 25% - 49% H— 50% - 74% T— 75% - 99% F— 100% Relationship Coding D - daughter S - son HD - hanai daughter HS - hanai son K. List other Hawaiian persons living in household. Sb - sibling P - parent Gp - grandparent Gc - grandchild I - inlaw UA - uncle/aunt NN - nieee/nephew C - cousin N - none L. If you have documents to support your Hawaiian ancestry, mark X. M. If there is a family genealogist, list name, address and phone. N. Check box and initial if this form may be used for genealogica! purposes. Sign form, complete date and keep a copy. Return completed form to OHA.