How do I register as a Chippewa Indian?
How do I register as a Chippewa Indian?
In order to qualify for a Chippewa tribal card, you must submit an application to a branch of your Native American (Indian) tribe. You must submit forms and documents according to the specific tribe requirements.
What tribe has their reservation on Turtle Mountain?
The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indian Reservation is located on a six mile by twelve-mile land base and is considered one of the most densely populated Reservations, per square mile, in the United States.
What was the natives name for Turtle Mountain?
Native people? The Chippewa proudly referred to themselves as Anishinabe meaning “THE ORIGI- NAL PEOPLE.” The Turtle Mt. Band of Chippewa are primarily members of the Pembina Band of Chippewa.
What is the population of the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation?
Turtle Mountain Reservation Area
| DEMOGRAPHICS | 2000 DATA | MOST RECENT DATA |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,915 | 7,219 (2015-2019) |
| Median age | 30.0 | 30.9 (2015-2019) |
| Percent with one or more disabilities | N/A | 12.7% (2015-2019) |
| AGING |
How do I get a new tribal card?
Call or write your tribe’s enrollment department, and ask if they have forms and instructions for enrollment and/or obtaining a tribal ID card. Follow any instructions given to you by the tribe, including sending any forms and supporting documentation.
Where is the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa?
North Dakota
The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians (Ojibwe language: Mikinaakwajiw-ininiwag) is a Native American tribe of Ojibwa and Métis peoples, based on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in Belcourt, North Dakota. The tribe has 30,000 enrolled members.
Was Turtle Mountain Reservation emancipated?
Because of their efforts to avoid termination, the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa was removed from the list of tribes to be terminated. Why is this important? The tribes were not prepared for termination because the Bureau of Indian Affairs had not provided for adequate housing, education, or jobs on reservations.
When was the Turtle Mountain Reservation established?
1882
In 1882, the Turtle Mountain Reservation was established; it was originally much larger than today. In 1884, the United States reduced the size of the Turtle Mountain Reservation to two townships or 46,080 acres (18,650 ha). The Chippewa ceded much of their land before the reservation was established.
Where is Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa?
The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians (Ojibwe language: Mikinaakwajiw-ininiwag) is a Native American tribe of Ojibwa and Métis peoples, based on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in Belcourt, North Dakota.
How many enrolled members are for Turtle Mountain?
31,000 enrolled members
The Turtle Mountain Reservation has approximately 31,000 enrolled members. There are approximately 14,500 tribal members living on or near the reservation.
How many people are enrolled in the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa?
The BIA provides services to approximately 30,100 enrolled Tribal members. Membership in the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa requires a one-quarter blood quantum of Indian Blood. (This is due to federal law, and not the beliefs or traditions of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.)
How many employees does the Turtle Mountain Tribe have?
The agency is staffed with approximately 50 employees, the vast majority being tribal members. It is the BIA’s responsibility to provide services to the Turtle Mountain Tribe and its members.
Where do I go to enroll in the Turtle Mountain Tribe?
The Enrollment Office of the Turtle Mountain Agency of the Bureau of Indian Affairs is located in Belcourt, ND, and maintains the enrollment rolls for the tribe and is responsible for providing documentation of one’s enrollment. For more information about enrollment, contact the BIA Enrollment Office at 701-477-6141.
What is the Turtle Mountain Tribe Trust Fund?
We provide support and technical assistance to the Turtle Mountain Tribe and its members in the administration of Trust functions. It is our responsibility to generate income, protect and improve trust assets of the Turtle Mountain Tribe.
