Originally Posted by
alaskadrifter
We don't do "tribes" per say, we have Corporations that represent each region and I am a shareholder. I also have a Bureau of Indian Affairs card as well. I don't expect special treatment, but it is an important part of my heritage to me. Also, I don't want to come across as a tool bag because I have a small percentage of "minority" in my blood.
If you could produce some piece of paper or legal document that shows that you are in fact what you claim - then you should claim it.
justdoingmyjob - I have no idea if they can ask you to prove it or not.
For my federal job the questions were asked but they SAY it is only for record keeping/demographics. In Oklahoma, if you are going to claim Native American status for the host of benefits afforded such claimants, you are going to have to provide some sort of proof of such status.
Good luck to alaskandrifter. Hope it works out for oyu in the end.