Treatment of United States American Indians
Abstract
The definition of an “American Indian” has undergone several changes over time. In the United States, there are over 500 Indian tribes recognized by either federal or state governments, and many of these tribes have under 1000 members. The Bureau of Indian Affairs under the United States Department of the Interior had developed a definition that identified someone being Indian if their blood quantum was one fourth or greater. The concept of blood quantum continues to be used by many tribal groups, although an individual is generally recognized as being an American Indian if they are enrolled in a tribe regardless of their degree of blood. Tribal enrollment requirements vary greatly, with some tribes enrolling individuals with very small blood quantum, while other tribes require a blood quantum of one fourth or more, and still other tribes base enrollment on factors unrelated to blood percentages.
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Sexual Abuse Sexual Offender Indian People Tribal Group American Indian YouthPreview
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