There are no papers that prove that my great grandmother was native american when she was forced to become 'americanized' with the cheerokee tribe. they changed her name and everything. who can i contact or what can i do to keep this part of my history intact?
2006-09-02 06:12:24 · 18 answers · asked by *♥Chelsea 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
DNA testing could do it. See the links below.
2006-09-02 06:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by johnslat 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is difficult to officially prove Native American ancestry without a Certificate of Indian Blood(CIB). Speak with your grandparent, if they are still alive, who is the child of your great-grandmother who was Native American. Ask if they have a CIB, if not then you are out of luck. If they do have one, your parent will need to get one before you can get one. A CIB is what the government uses to determine your eligibility to be considered a member of a federally-recognized tribe. Even then, several bands of Cherokee tribes require that you be of 1/4 blood quantum Cherokee or higher to be considered a member of their tribe so you probably wouldn't qualify anyways.
IIf you know which band of Cherokee your great-grandparent belonged to, you can also try writing to their governmental office to find out if your great-grandparent is on their enrollment list. If they are, you should be able to use documentation such as your parent and grandparent's birth certificates to show that you are a descendant.
2006-09-05 19:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by Kookiemon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone does not identify as Native American, is not and never was affiliated with a tribe, then why should he or she get scholarships based on 1/8 Indian ancestry? It's rediculous and should not be allowed, period.
2006-09-02 08:08:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try this :
Bureau of Indian Affairs Higher Education Program
1849 C. Street, N.W. - MS 3530-MIB
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-4871
Deadline: Yes
Requirements: Write for more information
2006-09-02 06:19:55 · answer #4 · answered by someone s 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See if you can register with the appropriate tribe. Ask you parents and grandparents for as much information as they have. I can't remember if your children will benefit as well, but you may be helping your siblings and cousins as well. Good luck!
2006-09-02 06:22:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wish I could help but for 30 years I've been in the same situation.When they were Americanized their records were distroyed.
Good luck
2006-09-02 15:01:05 · answer #6 · answered by blakree 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are Cherokee your name must be on the Dawes Rolls. I don't know about other tribes
2006-09-02 07:56:01 · answer #7 · answered by spudfarmer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-02 06:19:32 · answer #8 · answered by XxsophiaxX 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have to be affilitated with a tribe to prove your heritage, otherwise you don't qualify.
2006-09-02 06:18:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I Before E, Except After C
I suppose you have heard the English spelling rule, "I before E, except after C". It covers most of the bases: "thief," "grief," "believe," "relieve," etc., or (after "c") "receive," "ceiling," "conceit," etc. This rule, essentially applies to "ie" or "ei" which have an "ee" (long e) sound. Others (ay or other sounds) are usually spelled "ei."
2006-09-02 09:18:34 · answer #10 · answered by anotherthirteen 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you must be at least a quarter indian to recieve a scholarship.
2006-09-02 06:40:49 · answer #11 · answered by mommaz3angels25 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋