Op-ed: Blood Quantum’s dark history to erase Natives like me | Opinion
, 2023-01-15 08:00:00,
Clark
TRAVERSE CITY — The United States government categorizes three things according to a pedigree: dogs, horses, and the Indigenous People of this land.
Blood quantum is a complicated, controversial, and personal topic that has major implications for citizenship and, often, belonging in Indian Country. This is particularly evident when looking at the ways that the definitions of “Indian” have been inconsistent and changed throughout time.
For some time, it has been requested that I discuss this topic — but I’ve been hesitant because I know this is a sensitive issue in Indian Country. I never want to offend, hurt, or burn any…
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