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Old 12-26-2008
sugadip sugadip is offline
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How far back can you claim native status, is it 3rd or 4th generation? How can you prove native status?
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Old 12-27-2008
LiLLY LiLLY is offline
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My dad is only 1/8th and he was able to get it. I have no idea how he went about getting it though.
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Old 12-27-2008
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steps for native status

hi suga: a first step would be to do an elementary family tree. Who were your parents/grand parents, great, etc. go back as far as you can. Were any of them status? both the provincial and federal government sites on native affairs will give you further direction. I am helping a lady now get her status.
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Old 01-07-2009
Jhazon Jhazon is offline
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Keep in mind there is a difference in "native" status. First Nations and Aboriginal/Metis are two very difference status. From what I take from your post, you are likely seeking Aboriginal/Metis Status. Has someone in your family already received their status? If so, all you need to do is reference them, if not, you will need to complete some genealogical work. You'll need to find some mention of aboriginal in your family's past. Perhaps this will be found on a birth, marriage or death certificate. This is the key you need.

It is extremely important that you gain your status since any of your decendants will likely be omitted in the future since the government wants to phaseout the grandfathering. It is likely that in the future, your parent will have to have the status for their children to get the status. Don't quote me, but I believe the cut off date is the mid-1980s (date of birth).

I received my status earlier last year. I am part of the Eastern Woodland Metis Nation of Nova Scotia (since this is where my ancestors were from). I am also the web administrator for my Nation's website - www.easternwoodlandmetisnation.ca
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