This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5R.2ADI/981.2 Message Board Post: I am a Native American , my ancesters came to Okla. when they were forced from thier land by the goverment, i don't know where you live , but i think you are doing a wonderful thing , teaching and keeping your heritage to your family, you belong to america, because you were the first settlers of our great country, be very proud of who you are, many bad things have happened to us, but our spirit is strong and we are survivors, thanks for sharing , you have many friends, Betty