My dad has a CDIB, that mean I'm a shoo-in?

Question

He's about 1/2 Cherokee, which makes me about 1/4 Cherokee... he has a CDIB card, so does that mean that I'll have no trouble getting one myself?

Answer 1

awesome

Answer 2

you should be

Answer 3

Most tribes have a certain quantum requirement. I don't know of any that are more than 25%, so you shouldn't have much of a problem. Your kids might have a problem, though.

Also, some tribes require that even though your parent has a CDIB, they also have to have been active in the tribe in order for their children to be accepted for membership. You'll have to check with your individual band of your tribe to know if your path will be hampered by anything or not.