How do I go about proving my step-daughter's native american heritage?

Answer 1

That would amount to an extensive(somewhat extensive) family tree search.. It can be done

Answer 2

It is nearly impossible to prove unless it was documented when she was born. I know that my family is Native American, but I can't prove it with records , only oral records so I could get the benefits of it. See in the past Native Americans tried to hide their ancestry so it is tricky.

Answer 3

If you are trying to register her with her tribe, all you need to do is bring her birth certificate to the tribal office to show that she is descended of her parents (whichever is the native american) and she will be able to receive the benefits, providing she is more than 1/8 native american. Her parents who is the native also needs to be previously registered.

Answer 4

for government purposes, the only way you can prove it is it had to be documented when she was born. So if you are trying to get her scholarship and stuff like that for college, if you don't have the the certificate stating that she is, she wont get anything. Both of my parent are part native American, but they didn't put it on my certificate, so i wont qualify for any programs

Answer 5

Find out as much as you can about her ansestors. There are companies that actually help do this for a fee. This may be helpful.
http://www.intl-research.com/index.htm

Answer 6

Family tree records. or tribal council.

Answer 7

Just curious - not criticizing or anything, what would you gain by proving it?

Answer 8

Get a job and support her like others. Don't look for something for nothing.......