Blood Quantum
Why was the Dawes Act implemented?
What is: The Dawes Act was part of a broader effort to assimilate Native Americans into the 'cultural mainstream!'
What is the main factor of how much federal funding a tribe gets?
What is, Enrollment amount!
When was the term, 'blood quantum' first used in legislation?
(general time period)
1700's -1800's by British Colonists who limited the political rights of the Indigenous population by a metric of blood quantum - or for this period how 'white' an someone was.
Why do tribes use blood quantum?
What is 'measurement of native american ancestry in an individuals blood!'
Name three practical benefits of enrolling in a tribe
healthcare, educational aid, housing, employment opportunities, law protection
What is ‘enrollment criteria?’
What is, tribal enrollment criteria are the requirements for an individual to “be recognized as a member of a Native American tribe!”
What was the highest blood quantum requirement mentioned?
What is 5/8's for the Northern Ute Tribe!
How do enrollment criteria help a tribe thrive?
What is, They preserve uniqueness and traditions of the tribe!
Why is enrollment an option?/Why are enrollment criteria necessary?
Since tribe members become a population of Native Americans automatically, the tribes want to make sure people are identified as the correct ethnicity. Tribal enrollment requirements also help preserve the unique character and traditions of each tribe.
Whats the minimum blood quantum requirement for tribal enrollment?
What is trick question: there is no minimum!
Who has to approve a tribe to be officially recognized?
What is, The federal government!!!
When did the U.S. government start using blood quantum to define Native American identity?
What is, 1887, the Dawes Act
What is the conflict with the 'blood quantum paradox?'
What is: Identity based on blood vs. identity based on culture
What are the detriments of having a more ‘strict’ enrollment criteria?
What is, Less population makes it harder to strengthen tribal sovereignty and gain resources/funding!
How do you enroll?
What is look it up online!