I would never have thought having a single Indian ancestor, and one so remote, would enable anyone to call himself an Indian or seek official membership in some actual tribe.
Nor has it been reported she or anyone in her family has done that.
So what's up with this?
Cherokee Nation Criticizes Elizabeth Warren Over DNA Test: ‘Undermining Tribal Interests’ With Heritage Claims
No idea what his problem is.
And there's this.
Most tribes use their membership rolls dating back decades, requiring a direct descendant or blood quantum.
Warren claims Cherokee and Delaware heritage -- both of which use membership rolls to determine who qualifies for tribal citizenship, which Warren has never claimed.
Cherokee Nation principal chief Bill John Baker is 1/32 Cherokee by blood.
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