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He must be 1/32. I think that is the cut off for most tribes. Here are some interesting things I've found out while researching a family member's Indian heritage: In Oklahoma there are quite a few people who are 1/32 or more Indian. But because of the treatment of Indian people in the early years many didn't admit their Indian blood. And those that did said they were less than they really were, because if you were full blood the government might appoint someone to oversee your affairs. So now people who are really truly Indian can't prove it because their ancestor's were never entered on the rolls and some that can prove it can't prove they are a high enough percentage to get tribal benefits.

Could be although it might be more than 1/32nd. I am sure my Daughter would have insurance on the children even if they were allowed to go to the Indian hospital.

He frankly doesn't look at all Indian, but his Father does. I think I will ask, next time I talk to her.

There were a huge number (in excess of 20,000) people who applied for enrollment as Cherokees at the time the Dawes Rolls were created who were REJECTED.

That didn't mean they weren't Indians ~ just that they were not Cherokee.