Cherokee tribes?

Question

Do you think that if someone donated a lot of money to a Cherokee tribe (like the Eastern band), they could be granted membership into the tribe? It's just that I've seen a lot of people donate like a million dollars to a group or something and the group usually extends membership to them. I'm just curious.

Answer 1

People with money seem to be able to buy anything... even college degrees. Shoot,  If someone gave me a million dollars, they could buy a membership to my family!!! I imagine if you give enough to the Cherokees, they'll let you call yourself one.

Answer 2

No, tribal membership depends on blood ties to the tribe.  You have to be able to trace your ancestors back and prove you have the right to be a member of the tribe.