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American Indian or Alaska Native<\/h5>\n

The United States government defines an American Indian or Alaska Native as someone who:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Has a significant amount of blood\u00a0<\/span>of<\/span>\u00a0the original peoples of North and South America,<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Has a strong connection to their tribe, enough to be considered a member for criminal jurisdiction purposes, and\/or<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Is a member or affiliate of a federally recognized tribe.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    Degree of Indian Blood and Recognition<\/h5>\n

    As a general principle, an Indian is a person who is of some degree Indian blood AND is recognized as an Indian by a Tribe and\/or the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Department of Justice,\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions about Native Americans<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

    Legal Definition of Indian in Canada<\/h5>\n

    The legal definition of \u201cIndian\u201d in Canada refers to First Nations people eligible for registration under the Indian Act.<\/span><\/p>\n

    You may be entitled to be registered if:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. at least one of your parents is registered or entitled to\u00a0<\/span>be registered<\/span>\u00a0under subsection 6(1) of the Indian Act,<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. both of your parents are registered or entitled to\u00a0<\/span>be registered<\/span>\u00a0under subsection 6(1) or 6(2) of the Indian Act.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Government of Canada,\u00a0Indigenous Services Canada<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

      Tribal Enrollment<\/h5>\n

      The criterion varies from tribe to tribe, so uniform membership requirements do not exist.<\/span><\/p>\n