Being affiliated with the Tongva Tribe; a non-federally recognized tribe, deprives me from the following:
- The right to protect sacred sites, family graves and cultural objects. (NAGPRA)
- The protections guaranteed for my future children under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
- The right to to make and sell Native American Arts and Crafts (IACA)
- The right and freedom to practice traditional rights and cultural practices. (AIRFA)
- The right for services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (FITR)
All of the above is tantamount to being disenrolled and not recognized, let that sink in.
More links to Federal Recognition Issues:
BIA FAILS JUANENO People
JIM CROWFEATHER in INDIAN COUNTRY
Saginaw Chippewa Disenrolled Seek Federal Recognition
Casino Tribes AGAINST Federal Recognition Efforts
