Waiwai: Data

The COVID-19 Impacts on Native Hawaiian Issue Briefs are a series of research briefs co-produced by the Native Hawaiian COVID-19 Research Hui, a collaboration between the Office of Native Hawaiian Affairs, Liliʻuokalani Trust, and Kamehameha Schools. The goal of the collaboration is to gather and provide data that explore the ways Native Hawaiians have been impacted by the pandemic and the systemic conditions that place our communities at greater risk and to inform pathways for moving forward to create a new normal.

Mauli Ola Kānaka Native Hawaiian Wellbeing

The Mauli Ola Kānaka Native Hawaiian Wellbeing reports provide data relevant to the indicators identified in Wehe Ke Ala: Strategic Vision 2045 based on statewide and kīpuka regions.

The data should be included as part of LT’s work to generate meaningful conversations with partners and among kīpuka teammates as we seek to identify and follow existing pathways while creating new ones in pursuit of our LT goals and thriving kamaliʻi.

These indicators represent LT’s primary focus areas. The data reported here serve as a way of monitoring change in Native Hawaiian wellbeing over time.

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ʻImi Pono Data Dashboard

This interactive dashboard provides results for the 2021 and 2022 survey administration. Results can be explored for each survey question and further broken out by respondent demographics.

ʻImi Pono is a statewide survey examining wellbeing among Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi residents from holistic and strengths-based perspectives.

By: Kamehameha Schools | The Office of Hawaiian Affairs | Lili'uokalani Trust | Papa Ola Lokahi | Marzano Research

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2023 Findings

Housing Stress and Relief Among Hawaiʻi Families

This brief examines sources of housing stress and relief among Hawai‘i residents.

Food Security and Behaviors Among Hawaiʻi Residents

This infographic explores residentsʻ beliefs regarding food security and food behaviors such as where they obtain food and considerations in choosing what to eat.

Assessing Health from a Native Hawaiian Perspective

This brief examines health outcomes among Hawai‘i residents from a Native Hawaiian perspective, which emphasizes spiritual, interpersonal, and land-based connections.

Community and Civic Engagement Among Hawaiʻi Residents

This infographic explores residentsʻ voting habits, trust in government, engagement in civic activities, and demonstrated leadership within their community.

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Among Native Hawaiians (ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Version)

This infographic examines the use, frequency, and proficiency of ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i among Hawai‘i residents, and provides recommendations to promote the continued proliferation of ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i.

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Among Native Hawaiians (English Version)

2022 Findings

2022 Select Findings

Pilina Among Native Hawaiians

This brief examines connections with ʻohana, environment, culture and spiritual beliefs that are important to wellbeing among Native Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians.

Waiwai and Community Assets

This brief explores Hawaiʻi residents’ perceptions and use of assets available to them in their communities.

Voting and Civic Engagement Among Native Hawaiians

An infographic about voting and civic engagement among Native Hawaiians, from the 2022 ʻImi Pono Wellbeing Survey.

Attitudes and Behaviors about Local Food in Hawaiʻi

This brief examines local and imported food access, growing or raising food, and food security among Hawaiʻi residents.

Native Hawaiian College and Career Experiences

This brief examines the relationships among education attainment, job satisfaction, and college and career experiences of Native Hawaiians. The choices and experiences of Native Hawaiians in these areas are discussed through a wider lens of wellbeing.

Previous Findings

Community Resilience

'Imi Pono Hawai'i Wellbeing Survey 2021 -- December 2021

The brief was produced using data from the 'Imi Pono Hawai'i Wellbeing Survey 2021.

The purpose of this brief is to understand the nature of community resilience across Hawai’i. County-level data are provided using a resiliency framework with four categories: sense of community, civic engagement, education and digital equity, and quality of life and hope for the future. Results may inform organizations and improve programs and policies that foster community resilience and wellbeing.

To access all products from the 'Imi Pono Hawai'i Wellbeing Survey 2021, please visit https://www.ksbe.edu/research/imi_pono_hawaii_wellbeing_survey/

By: Kamehameha Schools' Strategy & Transformation Group | The Office of Hawaiian Affairs | Lili'uokalani Trust

‘Ōiwi Leadership Attributes

'Imi Pono Hawai'i Wellbeing Survey 2021 -- October 2021

The brief was produced using data from the 'Imi Pono Hawai'i Wellbeing Survey 2021.

The purpose of this brief is to identify attributes of ʻŌiwi (Native Hawaiian) Leadership and to explore their prevalence in Hawai‘i. This brief examines a range of leadership traits among Native Hawaiians across counties and age groups. Results may be used to strengthen communities, inform organizations, and improve programs and policies that address historical injustices.

To access all products from the 'Imi Pono Hawai'i Wellbeing Survey 2021, please visit https://www.ksbe.edu/research/imi_pono_hawaii_wellbeing_survey/

By: Kamehameha Schools' Strategy & Transformation Group | The Office of Hawaiian Affairs | Lili'uokalani Trust

Native Hawaiian Wellbeing Strengths and Challenges

'Imi Pono Hawai'i Wellbeing Survey 2021 -- August 2021

The brief was produced using data from the 'Imi Pono Hawai'i Wellbeing Survey 2021.

The purpose of this brief is to highlight strengths and challenges regarding Native Hawaiian wellbeing to inform communities, support programs, and improve policy. This brief explores commonalities and differences between Native Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian experiences statewide and across counties. Non-Hawaiian refers to Hawai’i residents who selected “no” in response to the question “Are you Native Hawaiian?”

To access all products from the 'Imi Pono Hawai'i Wellbeing Survey 2021, please visit https://www.ksbe.edu/research/imi_pono_hawaii_wellbeing_survey/

By: Kamehameha Schools' Strategy & Transformation Group | The Office of Hawaiian Affairs | Lili'uokalani Trust

COVID-19 Impacts on Native Hawaiians

'Imi Pono Hawai'i Wellbeing Survey 2021 -- June 2021

The brief was produced using data from the 'Imi Pono Hawai'i Wellbeing Survey 2021.

This brief identifies COVID-19 impacts related to health and wellbeing, employment and income, education, and digital connectivity at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021 and explores commonalities and differences between Native Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian experiences, and among age groups and locations.

To access all products from the 'Imi Pono Hawai'i Wellbeing Survey 2021, please visit https://www.ksbe.edu/research/imi_pono_hawaii_wellbeing_survey/

By: Kamehameha Schools' Strategy & Transformation Group | The Office of Hawaiian Affairs | Lili'uokalani Trust

Much Needed Medicine: A Qualitative Study of Hawai‘i Resident Views During COVID-19

Hawai‘i Journal of Health & Social Welfare -- October 2021

The precarious financial status of the majority of Hawai‘i residents coupled with the state’s heavy reliance on tourism suggests that residents are particularly vulnerable to increased economic hardship resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, which temporarily shut down the tourism industry and continues to erect barriers for resuming operations. Understanding how Hawai‘i residents prioritize access to health care, food economics, care of ‘āina, and culturally informed community in light of the current and future economic situation can inform policy actions that will support public health.

To read the full article, please visit
https://hawaiijournalhealth.org/past_issues/HJHSW_Oct21.Suppl2.pdf

Issue Brief: Native Hawaiian Businesses – Part I

Data Show Sudden, Severe and Lasting Impacts of COVID-19 on Native Hawaiian Businesses (May, 2020)

While Native Hawaiian businesses are experiencing “sudden, severe, and lasting impacts” from COVID-19, they may play a crucial role in Hawaiʻi’s economic recovery because they are less dependent on the tourism industry.

By:  Hawaiʻi Island Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce (NHCC) l Kauaʻi NHCC l Maui NHCC l NHCC l The Office of Native Hawaiian Affairs | Liliʻuokalani Trust | Kamehameha Schools' Strategy & Transformation Group

Issue Brief: Native Hawaiian Businesses – Part II

Resilient Present, Self-Sufficient Future: An Examination of COVID-19 Impacts on Native Hawaiian Businesses and Preferences for Hawaiʻi's Future Economy (November, 2020)

This brief updates information on the current impacts of COVID-19 on Native Hawaiian-owned businesses. It also identifies their ability to access resources and investigates Native Hawaiian business owners’ perspectives on Hawaiʻi’s post-COVID-19 economy.

By: The Office of Native Hawaiian Affairs | Liliʻuokalani Trust | Kamehameha Schools' Strategy & Transformation Group l Hawaiʻi Leadership Forum l KUPU l In collaboration with the Native Hawaiian Chambers of Commerce – Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi, Maui, and Oʻahu

Issue Brief: A Better Kind of Normal: Priorities for Hawai'i’s Post-COVID-19 Economy

Native Hawaiian and Non-Hawaiian Priorities for Hawaiʻi's Post-COVID-19 Economy (December, 2020)

Hawai’i residents share their perspectives on Hawai’i’s economy before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they envision the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic.

By: The Office of Native Hawaiian Affairs | Liliʻuokalani Trust | Kamehameha Schools' Strategy & Transformation Group l Hawaiʻi Leadership Forum l KUPU

Issue Brief: Intimate Partner Violence

Native Hawaiians At-Risk of Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19 (October, 2020)

During COVID-19, incidences of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) are surging. While Native Hawaiians report relatively high IPV rates compared to non-Hawaiians and the total state population, they are also likely to experience increased rates of the stresses caused by the pandemic and its severe consequences like depression, anxiety, and isolation.

By: The Office of Native Hawaiian Affairs | Liliʻuokalani Trust | Kamehameha Schools' Strategy & Transformation Group | In collaboration with The Domestic Violence Action Center

Lydia's House Issue Brief

Lydia’s House is an innovative transitional housing program focused on helping youth in crisis in three main target vulnerabilities: foster care youth (particularly ones aging out of the system), homeless youth, and juvenile justice-involved youth. The philosophy of Lydia’s House is to use a holistic and kamaliʻi-centric approach by providing wraparound services (e.g., addressing physical health, mental wellbeing, education and vocational training, finances, and housing needs) tailored to youth in crisis. This issue brief provides an overview of the target vulnerabilities and recommendations for how to help youth break the cycle of poverty.

Dollars or Services?

The Complementary Roles of Financial Assistance and Social Services for Vulnerable Populations

As Liliʻuokalani Trust (LT) shifts to implement the directions and activities identified for the years 2020-2025 in its updated strategic plan, striking an appropriate balance between use of resources for direct services and for financial assistance is an important topic.

Between March and August 2020, substantial funds were directed to “emergency financial stabilization” and some prior constraints on financial assistance were temporarily lifted to provide kamaliʻi and their ʻohana with relatively small, one-time awards to help offset the immediate impacts of the contraction of the Hawaiʻi economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we move forward, the question about the role of financial assistance in LT’s toolkit for supporting ʻohana is highly relevant. The LT Research, Evaluation, and Strategy team was asked to look at evidence about the relative efficacy of financial assistance compared to social services.

Native Hawaiian Data Portal

On December 20, 2019, LT and Kamehameha Schools launched the Native Hawaiian Data Portal

The Portal facilitates finding over 90 publicly available secondary data sources that contain information related to Native Hawaiian wellbeing. Partnering organizations include the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Native Hawaiian Education Association, and Papa Ola Lōkahi.

nativehawaiiandataportal.com

Community Profile Data

This second report is a set of statistical Community Profiles of the geographic areas LT serves. The statistical data are organized under the domains or “petals” of LT's wellbeing framework, the Pua Liliʻu.

Community Profile Hilo

Community Profile Honolulu

Community Profile Kauaʻi

Community Profile Koʻolau Poko

Community Profile Koʻolauloa

Community Profile Kona

Community Profile Lānaʻi

Community Profile Maui

Community Profile Molokaʻi

Community Profile Waiʻanae

State of Hawaiʻi Profile

Data Reflection Questions