Is there benefits for people with american indian ancestry?

Question

I'm in california, any information would be great.

Answer 1

yes. but u have to be able to prove it!

Answer 2

Yes, there are many! But, as the person below stated, you have to prove it, which means you have to be enrolled in a Federally recognized tribe. Yes, there are still some tribes that have not been recognized by the Gov, to this day. I am of Native Ancestry, and am not enrolled in my tribes, so I have not been able to take advantage of any of the benefits. Not a big deal to me, i am proud to have the blood and that's enough for me! Something that cannot be bought!!! Anyway, look into getting enrolled in your tribe(s). Warning, it is a complicated mess!! Truly a sad situation! Good luck! If you google Native tribes, you will find Gov websites that will give you a great starting point, it's fairly easy to find. The hard part is finding your relatives on the Tribe rolls! And most have a blood quantum you must meet.

Answer 3

Absolutely! Go to the nearest roll or census bureau of your tribe and fill out the necessary papers.You will have to know the names of your parents and grandparents of native descent, their birth dates and possibly where they were born. Most office's have their records on file to issue a roll or census number.I hope you have 1/16 of native blood. If not too bad. God luck!

Answer 4

yes ofcourse, because they have the real rights to this country unlike the founders........the native americans have it the worst in this country and i'm sick of anybody other than the native americans saying that they have it the worse.......the native american indians are the rightfull owners of this land and should be treated with respect and dignity.......but instead they are nearly extinct......and this saddens me to the core.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

yes