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rhouse30
Sep 5, 2014, 09:27 PM
Any information about the likelihood of being able to get money because of having a great great grandfather being full Native American West Indian, and the other great great grandfather being full Native American, which I have to find out what type; would be appreciate.
Thanks in advance
odinn7
Sep 5, 2014, 09:55 PM
If you are thinking that the government will start sending you a check if you can prove this, you are wrong, won't happen.
http://www.bia.gov/cs/groups/public/documents/text/idc-002619.pdf
mogrann
Sep 6, 2014, 05:37 AM
In Canada you have to have a certain amount of Native to get what you are entitled to as a Native. You file paperwork with the government. It can be difficult but even if you don't you can still learn about your heritage and become part of the community.
I believe, although not positive, you do have to live on a reservation to get the housing and other monetary things you are entitled to.