[Alberta's Child]

Well, that's true. I guess it makes sense that some mob boss couldn't just move to a "reservation" and claim that he's a Seneca or Oneida Indian.

I'd point out, though, that as time goes on it gets harder to state with any kind of certainty that someone who claims to be an "Indian" isn't telling the truth.

[AuntB]

“Well, that’s true. I guess it makes sense that some mob boss couldn’t just move to a “reservation” and claim that he’s a Seneca or Oneida Indian.

I’d point out, though, that as time goes on it gets harder to state with any kind of certainty that someone who claims to be an “Indian” isn’t telling the truth. “

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Many tribes, including a local one,the Klamath can invite anyone to be a member of their tribe. Builds their numbers and handouts and political power. Many ‘Cheifs’ are not blood native. Tribal governments are notorious for corruption and scamming. John Ross, the ‘Chief’ of the Cherokees from the 1830’s to 1866 was blue eyed and 1/8th Cherokee.