Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Law, Legal History, Courts
- Subcategories: Race, Ethnicity, Racism, Native Americans, American Indians, Laws, Acts, Legislation
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: United States
Article abstract: Of all the ethnic and racial groups in the United States, only American Indians are issued cards by the government stating their ethnic identity
A Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) is a card issued by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. The card indicates that the bearer is entitled to be called “Indian.” It states the cardholder's tribal affiliation and blood quantum—the percentage of Indian blood the person possesses. One purpose of the CDIB is to establish who is eligible for the various governmental services available to...
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