Why is it everyone want to be native american?
819668
I don't, but I've heard some say they are part Native American because it sounds exotic.
1044298
Many Native folks choose to stay on the rez, and many choose to leave for jobs or education.\n\nI teach many Native young folks at a non-Native institution, and it's really hard for many of them, especially since the academic calendar is not geared to deal with the needs of traditional religion and traditional family demands.  \n\nHowever, lots of these Native young folks who have opted for education off-rez, plan to (and do!) return to the rez to reconnect with family, and to offer themselves as workers for the benefit of the community.\n\nThere are also lots of Native folks who leave home and don't come back, often because of greater economic (and other) opportunities off the rez.\n\nI must say that in truth, I most admire those who return home (or work in off-rez national Native advocacy organizations and such) after receiving higher education elsewhere (including Native colleges).  I appreciate their values, and their determination to serve their people in whatever capacity they can.   If I were in their shoes, I really hope I'd have the strong community orientation, the conviction, the idealism, the guts and the determination to do the same.
211031
Native Americans live in many locations in America and Canada.
782259
There are alot of prejudice people in this world; it's always been that way. But we are a separate country from Mexico so we must have laws and they must abide by them. If we'd go to someone else's country, we'd have to abide by their laws. I totally agree that what the "white" people did to the Native Americans was terribly wrong.
867398
I am Native American (Indian).\n\n1. Identified by: Culture; music, events and beliefs.\n\n2. Offended by: Hollywood, because they continue to make crappy historical movies instead of contemporary ones about my people- yes we still exist.\n\n3. Feel that is true: Alcoholism and drug use is rampant on the reservations. There is also a high homocide and suicide rate due to bad media images. We're not the bad guys, how would you feel if someone forced you from your homes?
284289
Its because you alone knows what u want. You don't have to understand everybody, we all are made in a unique way with unique vision for Life. so whatever u want to do people don't have to understand you at the begining but I bet you by the time you are half way their people will beging to understand you. sooo Cheers up sweetheart
710194
I think Native Americans are sooo nice!  I knew several full-blooded NA's from the Menominee tribe.  Very friendly folks. I think everyone believes NA's are still one with nature, even today.  I watched a lot of the Native American Grammy's (Nammy's?), and thought it was cool how the music ranged from folk music, pop, a reggaeton sound, and even almost hip-hop. I also liked how their dress, onstage, was from native attire to waaay more up-to-date than what I wear. I thought it proved that NA's don't just wear leather & feathers and play drums.  I think everyone feels guilty about the land that was taken away from people who initially welcomed the new visitors.  I have Shawnee blood in me from the Algonquian tribe.
890333
I think we're all animals deep down inside...it's that primal instinct to dominate and control and protect our own territory....except that some get greedy and want a whole lot more!  \n\nAs Tears for Fears sang...."Everybody wants to rule the world".\n\nBut seriously when it comes to races and all...I don't know that it even has to with races so much as social status...that social status can be a cultural status too, but it's basically truly a social status...poor is poor for example, add to that the fact that poor come from poor countries...you have two factors, and one more thing to look down your nose at.  Add to that religious factors, the way one dresses, what one eats...etc. etc....in the end maybe it comes down to self preservation, (because we are all amassed together living in one country per se) and thus he who has the most toys wins as it seems in today's world doesn't it, and everybody is fighting to become that "idealogy".  The problem (and danger) with politicians and others with finances and backing of sorts, is they have the power to actually do it.\n\nOn a more personal level, I think people want to both keep a sense of identity, culture and tradition and yet feel threatened by someone else wanting to do the same.  Perhaps if everyone stopped trying to impose and change the ways of others and our fundamental traditions of our home country that we choose to live in, things would go a lot smoother.  You can't just move here and segregate either.  You have to live together and keep your personal vies for your lives and home.  There is a public profile we should all try to upkeep and at home is where we should practice our own beliefs.  That to me is just plain respect which a lot of people lack.
448479
Why ? If you are an American then you are an immigrant. If you are not FOR immigration then you better hand it over to original Indians. Just because you got comfy comfy so you want to deny it to others?
416676
The are people who wants to be Americans like our forefathers who also came to America through May Flower or Slave Ships or Asian Immigrant who constructed the railway in America. All this groups of people came to America with no VISA OR PASSPORT presented to the tribal chiefs of the America Indians. The Also broke the law of the tribal Indians and their chiefs to build what is today United States of America. I don't see the reason to Criminalized their aspiration to become American Citizens and have a decent life and freedom which made them to move for the first instance, like our forefather did to make us legal and have a decent life today. Even in the days of our forefathers and now anyone who moved to America had a problem with his home country such as religious crisis or bad government policies or racial or tribal wars which is still today the same problem chasing this illegal immigrant out of their home country and making them to coming to America to seek FREEDOM. They also want their kids born here to claim the same right as we now do.
412529
Save for the Native American Indians, isn't everyone from the US originally an immigrant?
67888
We Americans should be proud of the thought that so many people from so many different cultures want to come to our country.  People come here because we have such a wonderful country, and I think we should all realize that none of us started in America to begin with - our families all came here from all over the world.  If anything, shouldn't it be the Native Americans getting upset with us?
487350
It is all in the heart. I feel people who concentrate on color...ought to throw their crayons away..I am Native American...I want to be appreciated for me not my color. \nGod made us all VERY SPECIAL.
460246
To become a registered member of a Native tribe is a long and difficult process.  You have to prove with birth records or other court records that you are a real Native and show your ancestral lineage.  I am a registered member of the Chickahominy Native tribe of Eastern Virginia and it does not offer you any benefits, you do not get any special privileges because you are formally acknowledge as a member.\n\nSome tribes are more strict than others, where you have to bring in you parents and grandparents (if still alive) and lay out a family tree where they will then do a serious check on every person in your tree.\n\nIf you are further than 3 generations from having one FULL Native grandparent, I would say don't waist your time going through the process.  You will always know in your heart that you have some Native blood, but that's the extent of it.  If you don't practice any of your tribes Native traditions or rituals I would also say let it go.\n\nAlso on a side note, 75% of African-Americans have Native American Ancestry, but they have not registered because it is hard to prove without formal court or birth documents and it doesn't entitled them to anything.\n\nHope this information helps.\n\nAlso as someone said, DNA results are unreliable and negligible and wont get you membership.  Anyone can have traces of Native Blood.  75% of African-Americans do.
589575
No, and it has not been the outcome for others, except you. You have sought to degrade others because you feel superior to them. You are not aware, that the USA's population consist of over 20+ different nationalities and ethnic groups. Have you ever given someone other than your race a free ride to their job when it was raining cat's and dog's outside. I doubt it.  Have you ever needed something and another race offered you assistance? More than likely, but you probably refused.  Anyway, native born Americans have not been given ample opportunity to make their dreams come true. But maybe, you can run for president, and make a real difference in Affirmative Action issues.  I PRESUME YOU ARE RICH?  right?  I think not!  Please restate your question more humbly, than you may get the answer you are seeking.
202305
I am .8 percent Native American. I just missed the amount you need to be to get all education free. My grandpa got college completely free though! I think the tribe was not well known so I can't tell you w/o lying.
155699
If you are just trying to use some far off native blood to get free money don't. Its an insult to all the REAL Native people. And also to even get money for college you ususally have to be an enrolled member of a tribe or be 1/4 native blood.