A close friend of mine has established United Tribes, a Native American
resources company dealing specifically in Genealogical and Tribal information
for Native Americans. In helping him locate information on the day to day
activities in Native America, I have found a plethora of great information
right here.
Now, let me share his information with you. If it helps, peace to you.
If it offends, my sincerest apologies...
Matt
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Who Is An Indian?
There is no one federal or tribal definition that establishes a person's
identity as Indian. Government agencies use different criteria for
determining who is an Indian. Similarly, tribal groups have varying
requirements for determining tribal membership.
The minimum amount of Indian blood needed to qualify an individual for
membership in a tribe - apart from adoption - varies. Some tribes require
only a trace of Indian blood while others require as much as one-half.
Degree of Native American blood is computed from the nearest paternal
and/or maternal side of the Native American Ancestry who is on the Final
Rolls.
If you are of the opinion that you may have Native American Ancestry, and
would like more information about positive determination, contact us at:
United Tribes
Native American Genealogists
P.O. Box 16446
Fort Worth, TX 76162
We specialize in genealogy and tribal data.
Our founder, Bill Hamilton is a registered member of the Choctaw Tribe.
He has been a tribal advocate and activist for over 40 years. Under his
guidance we have access to an exhaustive library of Native American data
from numerous sources.
Just drop us a line and let us know your name and address. Be sure to send
a standard sized, Self-Addressed, Stamped Envelope (SASE). We'll rush you
a questionnaire form in which we ask for various details relating to your
Native American Ancestory (that you know of), and other possible tribal
information. This is NOT a free service, but it is reasonable and reliable!