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In reply to the discussion: "The real question is, does an Indigenous people claim anyone who claims to be one of us?" [View all]Ms. Toad
(34,062 posts)5. Have you confirmed that percentages don't count in the tribe her grandmother belonged to?
In my sister's nation, it is the relationship that counts - not the percentage. If she can document that she descended from a member of the nation, no mattter how remotely, she is eligible for membership. (Unfortunately, my sister's biological mother is being a royal pain and making acknowledgement of maternity contingent on my sister continuing to send her lots of money . . . but that's another story.)
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"The real question is, does an Indigenous people claim anyone who claims to be one of us?" [View all]
WhiskeyGrinder
Oct 2018
OP
not the point at all. I could care less if any tribal council makes claims on who can be
beachbum bob
Oct 2018
#2
Have you confirmed that percentages don't count in the tribe her grandmother belonged to?
Ms. Toad
Oct 2018
#5
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WhiskeyGrinder
Oct 2018
#13
I have always been interested in the "Roanoke Colony" that was left behind by...
kentuck
Oct 2018
#14
The problem is, due to the nature of the claim, resolving it becomes an issue that affects a lot
WhiskeyGrinder
Oct 2018
#16
To what end? Is he convinced? Will he drop it? Will his supporters believe her?
WhiskeyGrinder
Oct 2018
#19
I defer to Dr. Kim TallBear, who specializes in racial politics in science.
WhiskeyGrinder
Oct 2018
#21