Explore the complex world of Native American identity and the role of federal policy, particularly the Dawes Rolls, in shaping tribal citizenship and enrollment. Historian Lisa Cabrera discusses the historical context of the Dawes Rolls at 0:00, followed by an in-depth look at enrollment and federal recognition for Indigenous communities at 5:00. The conversation delves into the concept of blood quantum and its impact on Native identity at 10:00, and shifts towards the future of Native American rights and sovereignty at 15:00, highlighting the ongoing struggle for recognition and challenges posed by strict documentation requirements. Join the conversation on Indigenous identity, tribal enrollment, and the impact of U.S. policy on Native sovereignty, covering topics such as tribal citizenship, federal benefits, and the exclusion of many Indigenous people from vital services, including the importance of lineal descent, tribal membership, and federal recognition.
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