In my heart over the years, I have grown more to accept the wisdom that it does seem foolish to say I am part this and part that. It is a mindset that we have become accustomed to though....to compartmentalize all our pieces and parts....ignoring the whole of who we are. In my previous way of thinking, I would have most likely introduced myself as that 1/4 Indian and 3/4 Caucasion man. Nowadays, I see myself as a man with Indian and Caucasion heritage OR simply a Caucasian and Indian man...a whole person....who in his heart and mind, tends to walk in both worlds.
So, in saying this, the roll call here acknowledges anyone with American Indian descent.
Hello and thank you for allowing me to join the group. I am a full blood traditional Lakota. I have been a nurse for 38 years and am semi retired. My background is in trauma, er nursing and teaching. I now have my own Native American health consulting business.
Specializes in NICU, Peds, ICU/CCU, Cathlb,ER, Flight.
O'siyo ~My dad, born on the Rosebud. Lakota/North Cheyenne mother, unknown father. Removed as a baby & orphan by the govt. Joined the Army at 15. Tried to go back as a young man, was an "outsider because he left". As his dtr. I went & worked both there & Pineridge as a baby nurse. Have some wonderful friends there, one of whom, a Grandma, walked up to me & said, " You know you came from here don't you?" Made up for some sorrow that my dad experienced as a Native man. "I don't fit anywhere, except right here with my family." Thank goodness for that, he made a good life for us & was a great father.
I'm Cowlitz Indian (southern Washington state) and I've been trying to learn more about my culture and the Native American culture in general. My family was a military one, so we moved around when I was a kid, but I've started going to tribal meetings and talking to my aunt (on our tribal council) about our culture.
I had a huge eye-opening experience when I co-led an immersion trip of undergrad students to a Native American reservation (the Swinomish community) and felt so welcomed by the people there.
I have always felt unsure about my ethnic heritage since I don't look "Indian," but I've met so many wonderful people and I can truthfully say that I have never been told that I wasn't Indian by another Native American, but only from "white" people. Profound much?
I am 1/2Akimel O'odham or Pima, as the Spanish called us. My father is full blood, my mother is of English, Dutch, Irish, and French. I am also pretty mixed up, and proud of it! I identify as Native American as that is how I am seen. My spiritual beliefs are Native. I was raised in the North, an "Urban Indian". As a result, I have a Northern Spirit. It is nice to know that there are alot more native nurses than i originally thought. Yeah for us!
Hi there,* Was wondering what you can tell me about Tuba City and the hospital there.* Am considering taking a travel assignment there in the ICU but haven't found much info on my internet searches.Thanks.
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.
hello all! i am so glad that i happened upon this thread.
i am cherokee and creek with scottish intermingled. great great grandfather disappeared from the "trail of tears" as it left the ga/nc/al border area and stayed in the smokies hiding for his safety. he refused to join the "eastern" band as he felt there was no division just us gov't interference. therefore he was banned from claiming his heritage on the roles. we have cousins on the roles and have been told we can not apply due to grandfathers refusal.
the family is obviously ndn but not card carrying...we have done well on the "outside".
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My maternal Grandmother was part Mesquite Indian a branch from the Conch Indians of Mexico