You are probably right on, remember that tribes fought each other also for territory, hunting “rights” and for slaves as well. There are no angels in mankind!
Have you read Catlin’s “Manners, customs etc., etc., (long 19th century titles!) of the North American Indians”? Worth it for the paintings alone much less his experiences. He wrote honestly and regardless, it is fascinating stuff.
You might be able to claim something but it’s going to be hard to find out which tribes can pay up.
I’m so sick of this crap. My great-great-grandfather worked in a Welsh slate mine and never saw the sun, except on Sunday. His wages were only enough to sustain the family. Which is worse?
I’m not interested in claiming anything, and I’m only 1/16th.