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How does this work with government? Or let's go into one specific question, can I start my own tribe?

• monocasa 6y ago
  Just like it does for any other foreign citizenship. Getting your tribe you just started recognized without any of the treaties in place is about the same level of effort as getting your new country recognized. I don't see TSA accepting Sealand passports.
  • ibejoeb 6y ago
    No bs: I've had TSA refuse to accept my US passport card for domestic travel. He claimed there is no such thing. Twenty years down the line and we need some basic training...
    • monocasa 6y ago
      Oh, I don't doubt it. I've had them refuse to take my New Mexico driver's licence...
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• judge2020 6y ago
  The Bureau of Indian Affairs has a process for being recognized as a tribe[0], and the criteria is at 25 CFR § 83.11 [1]. 0: https://www.bia.gov/as-ia/ofa https://www.bia.gov/as-ia/ofa 1: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/25/83.11 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/25/83.11
  • protomyth 6y ago
    Look up the saga of the Little Shell Tribe for a modern look at recognition.