“Well they don’t look Native.”
Yeah, we all heard that one before.
What are we supposed to look like? Chief Yahoo? Are we supposed to have a pony tail? Is our skin tone supposed to be dark brown along with our stoic facial expressions with or without a feather?
The bottom line is that things are changing. Natives can look like anyone. They can be Black, White, Asian...whatever.
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Mr. Walker states "The bottom line is that things are changing. Natives can look like anyone." I beg to differ, my tribe goes by blood quantum, 1/4 as a matter of fact, and when I visit the rez or attend a Tribal meeting I can truly see that we all look alike. Not a blond head in sight! And yes we do recognize each other as native. White people always ask if I'm Asian. I never get that from Indians.
I don't think there is anything wrong or racist wanting Indians to actually have Indian blood.
I can't help but think that if the Cherokee had implemented a blood quantum way back "when" they would not be having these problems today. You know what they say, hindsight is 20/20. As I have said before, my heart goes out to the Cherokee people and I wish them well.
Anonymouse
Since Indians now live in a political system based on laws and the Constitution, everything about them is a political matter.
Yes, I'm a veritable Jefferson of a politician.
If you need me to explain how something that doesn't seem political is in fact political, just let me know.
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