Blackfeet enrollment issue triggers debate in Great Falls (KTVQ-TV 5/20)
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Group pushing Blackfeet Nation to change membership criteria
Posted: Monday, May 21, 2012
Members of the Blackfeet Nation of Montana say the tribe should relax its membership criteria.
A group called the Blackfeet Enrollment Amendment Reform wants to eliminate the tribe's 1/4 blood quantum requirement.
They say enrollment will gradually decrease if the standard is kept.
The group is circulating a petition to put the issue to voters.
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Blackfeet enrollment issue triggers debate in Great Falls (KTVQ-TV 5/20)
Blackfeet enrollment issue triggers debate in Great Falls (KTVQ-TV 5/20)
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