Aaniin! Boo-shoo! Sekoh! Ta'n(i)si! Hello! There are many different ways to say HI in Indian Country.
I decided to set this site up so as to provide a starting place for information about Adopted Native Americans (known as Status Indians, here in Canada). As an Adopted Native American, I am sure you can imagine how much more difficult it is to find out information about being an Indian. You are viewed; or I should say, I always felt viewed, as an outsider.
The changes in policy on travel to the United States only brought the search for Native American crossing rights, into more focus. I could hardly believe that Native Americans with Criminal Records cannot be denied entry to the United States, under the J Treaty of 1794, provided you can prove 50% of your blood is Native American! I am sure that open minded, law abiding, law enforcing US Law Enforcement types like that! It really has to be difficult for them to accept that "enforcing" the law, also means doing it in a fashion that is truly "impartial", without emotion and "to the letter". I am sure that most people (law abiding or otherwise) have not had some difficulty dealing with an officer at the border who, "in the name of protecting the country" has been less that civil in servicing members of the public. I must remember that one is not to discriminate against someone because of the colour of their neck. (hey I made a punny).
As you read through this site, you will find that, as an Indian you do not necessarily need to register for a green card, or get a passport to enter the United States. That being said, getting one or both would be helpful in cutting down delays at the border. Air travel will be difficult, if not impossible without one.
As it was hard to determine where I should start. I thought it best to at least begin with the basics:
1. How to determine if you are eligible to register as a Native American or Status Indian, and
2. Then how to go about getting the rest of the documentation.
If you have any advice, comments or questions on what can be; should be; or needs to be; on this site please email your comments to littlespirit@adoptednativeamerican.com
Did you know that, The Union of Ontario Indians (Native Americans) worked for seven years to create a credit union to exclusively serve First Nations people (Indians / Native Americans). Operating out of Garden River First Nation near Sault Ste. Marie, Anishinabek Nation Credit Union is the fulfilment of that dream. A list of Band names and contact information can be found here. I would appreciate you mentioning my site when if you do register with them.
his site was started on July 8th, 2007, and was last worked on, on December 27, 2008. I hope that you will understand if it doesn't look "quite right" yet.
Good travelling.
Miigwech.
Bill
Littlespirit Who Leaves Tracks
Aninishinaabe, Wolf Clan, Wikwemikong Unceded Reserve
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