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Winnebago Tribe expands member definition

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Author: 
Dave Dreeszen
Year: 
2009

Winnebago Tribe expands member definition

Winnebago Tribe expands member definition
Winnebago Tribe expands member definition

Members of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska have overwhelmingly voted to expand their definition of tribal membership.

Previously, the tribe required at least one-quarter Winnebago blood relationship to qualify as an enrolled member. Now, those who have a parent or grandparent that belongs to the tribe can count blood relationship with other federally recognized tribes to meet the one-fourth "blood quantum" criteria...

blood quantum, citizenship criteria, constitutional amendments, membership
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Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
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Citizenship/Membership, Constitutions, Governance

Dreeszen, Dave. "Winnebago Tribe expands member definition." Sioux City Journal. February 07, 2009. Article. (http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/winnebago-tribe-expa..., accessed October 25, 2013)

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