[NativePapillon]

Maternal Side-My grandmother was full blood Muscogee Creek. My grandfather's people were ancestor's of slaves, but were also Choctaw, Cherokee, but no documentation. My grandmother, saw to it that her grandchildren, were enrolled within her tribe, so that we know where we come from, as well as to enjoy and take advantage of "the benefits that come with membership" I am in no way, ashamed to say that I'm a "card carrying" tribal member.

Paternal Side-Ancestors of African slaves, and Creek Freedman. I am working on my dad's mother's family tree, and have learned that they were Creek Freedman. Oh what a shame, the tribes acting to deny tribal membership to their slaves. Especially once the blood was "intermingled". You know what I mean.

My card reflects that I am 1/4 Muscogee Creek. In actuality, I have more Indian blood, than can be documented. I enrolled both my children, who are considered to be 1/8 Muscogee Creek.

[zodi51]

My mother is full blooded Diné (Navajo) from Chilchinbeto, AZ. My father is ½ Cherokee and ½ Irish. I too have had to pick a tribe.