Then don’t claim to be Native American. I’m like 2 or 3% Native American according to the dna results. You don’t see me doing rain dances or talking about being an Indian
Aka I paid them for vehicle registration and a tag for my truck. It was 1/4 of the price of the State Reg/Tag, of course I did it. And they got my money, so nobody is being taken advantage of.
In canada, I think you have to be at least 50% or something like that to be entitled to benefits.
Eligibility is based on descent in one's family. A person may be eligible for status if at least one parent is, was or was entitled to be registered as 6(1). A person is also eligible if two parents are registered as 6(2). These are references to subsections 6(1) and 6(2) of the Indian Act.
While Indigenous American DNA cannot be used to determine tribal citizenship, it can be vital in assisting Native American people who were separated from their tribal communities through forced adoption or the residential school system.
You need to show pedigree, that you have some direct lineage to a clan.
Then don’t claim to be Native American. I’m like 2 or 3% Native American according to the dna results. You don’t see me doing rain dances or talking about being an Indian
Most importantly, you haven't (I hope) used your "Native American" status to gain personal and professional benefits your entire life.
Im 16%, registered, and have taken benefits.
Aka I paid them for vehicle registration and a tag for my truck. It was 1/4 of the price of the State Reg/Tag, of course I did it. And they got my money, so nobody is being taken advantage of.
In canada, I think you have to be at least 50% or something like that to be entitled to benefits.
Not at all. I’d look pretty stupid trying to do so.
So you're telling me you missed out on smoking mushrooms and collecting government checks?
Unfortunately yes
Why do you hope that? The system is rigged against white men and I support anyone who decides to play the system.
Thats not how it works.
You need to show pedigree, that you have some direct lineage to a clan.