Hi Listers, I am researching the name Joseph B. WOODS b. 1804, Delaware. Is there someone who could check census indices for Woods families in Delaware around this time frame (1800/1810). By 1830 Joseph B. and wife Mahala b. ca. 1807, TN have migrated to Washington Cty, AR. Thank you in advance for any assistance or information on this line. Carrie THOMAS-DOMINGUEZ

Osiyo! For those of you in the southeast, check out www.spiritofamericaart.com - an fantastic annual event going on this coming weekend in Atlanta. I volunteer at the event each year and besides the amazing art are storytellers, dancers, musicians, Cherokee elders, demonstrations, etc., etc. See you there! Marsha Ani Soquili

Hi Lists! Been on vacation for a while, so I am trying to reply to all messages I received while away. Please be patient, it might take a while due to the amount of messages received. Here's an update on what I have: Just before I left, I received the death certificate info on my ggrandmother Pricey STILTNER Arthur Her parents according to the death certificate were: Jackson STILTNER and Martha WOODS. Pricey was married to Lee Anderson ARTHUR his mother was Mary Margaret Arthur, he must have been conceived out of wedlock and took on his mother's name. I have most of the Arthur's back to 1770; which include the names FRIEND & BAXTER. I am trying to figure out the father's name of Lee Anderson ARTHUR. I am also trying to figure out any information anyone might have on Pricey's parents: Jackson STILTNER and Martha WOODS. Lee and Pricey had 13 kids. (Or at least 10 - 3 from a later marriage of Lee's to an Amanda CARPENTER) I have most of the names and dates will provide if needed. If anyone has any info regarding these names it would be greatly appreciated. I am willing to share any info I have with other's also. Thanks, Faith blount@digital.net

In a message dated 3/4/00 5:54:20 AM !!!First Boot!!!, wm-mills@juno.com writes: That is so ironic. I went to school with a Greg Smack. He was all but inlove with my Cousin Anna Harmon, a member of the Nanticoke/Lenape Indians from Millsboro.. now I know what the attractions was..!! That is so interesting.. Stacey

Hello, I'm new to the list today. I've been told that during the mid 1600s, some SMACK brothers had married Assateague Indian women, and resided along Delmarva. My SMACK ancestors had resided primarily in Worcester Co., MD. Are there any SMACK descendants on this list? William A. Mills Perry, GA wm-mills@juno.com ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Annette - have you checked Surry and Northampton Counties in Virginia? I show some Jeffries free-colored and/or Negro families in Northampton in 1698 and in Surry by circa 1730. That would make them a good candidate for Gingaskin. I think, but I'm not sure, that the Ocaneechee list Jeffries/Jeffers as an Ocaneechee name. Perhaps it might be a different branch. The Fort Christanna Indians were generally thought of as Saponi, although many tribes made up the group. The Ocaneechee are Siouan. Best wishes, Pat Elder "I care not much for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it." Abraham Lincoln http://ContinuityPress.com - Specializing in Melungeon, Civil War, and Jackson County, Tennessee Genealogy and History Books -----Original Message----- From: annette@bl-3.rootsweb.com [mailto:annette@bl-3.rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Annette DeHoff Sent: Friday, March 03, 2000 12:14 AM To: NATIVEAMERICAN-DELMARVA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: Must misunderstood I think you will find all of the lists pertaining to Native American genealogy are discussing and debating the census. I don't think the topic can be avoided until the census is completed - and then there will probably be another discussion and debate about it. This is a genealogy list. I am searching for Jeffries in VA - I believe they were descendants of the Ft. Christianna Indians, but another researcher believes that Gingaskin may be closer to the truth. Anyone with a James Jeffries born about 1786 and married to Ruth born 1815 - please contact me, I am looking for them. Annette netandmike@nni.com http://users.nni.com/dehoff/jeffriesfam.html ============================== Free Web space. ANY amount. ANY subject. RootsWeb's Freepages put you in touch with millions. http://cgi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/acctform.cgi

Doug and all who might be intersted in the anti-Indian laws, there were such laws in Missouri. Copies can be accessed at the state legislature in Jefferson City. For further info or copies you might want to contact Senator Jay Nixon.

Barbara, this list is about genaology but seem also to be about friendships and the exchange of cultural and other info. Good bunch of people. Welcome. Kamama

I think you will find all of the lists pertaining to Native American genealogy are discussing and debating the census. I don't think the topic can be avoided until the census is completed - and then there will probably be another discussion and debate about it. This is a genealogy list. I am searching for Jeffries in VA - I believe they were descendants of the Ft. Christianna Indians, but another researcher believes that Gingaskin may be closer to the truth. Anyone with a James Jeffries born about 1786 and married to Ruth born 1815 - please contact me, I am looking for them. Annette netandmike@nni.com http://users.nni.com/dehoff/jeffriesfam.html

I joined this list thinking it would be on the lines of genealogy and possibly I could get some help here. However it seems the real big discussion is the census and funding, which I feel is probably being handled in conferences, seminars and workshops set up just for this purpose to educate those who need to know about it. Which is fine and as should be. If I am on the wrong list then I will be unsubscribing and looking for the Native American list that will be discussing genealogy. Can someone tell me the true purpose of this list? Barbara in Idaho

Many tribes and Native people have asked, "How are CSBG and other program funding levels determined and how can we get our allocation increased?" The answer is the 2000 Census. Current funding level is based on the results of the 1990 Census. American Indians were severely undercounted in 1990, which resulted in severe reductions in funding and services throughout the entire country. Census data is what is used to determine not only CSBG funding levels, but virtually every federal program that benefits American Indians and Alaska Natives (e.g., education, housing, health, energy assistance, job training, child care, head start). We need to make sure Indian people are not undercounted again in the 2000 Census. Make sure your tribal members understand the critical need for an accurate count. You can assure them that all answers provided are strictly confidential, with no way to connect answers or personal information to an individual. Provide the following information to your tribal members on how to answer the Census: o Check Indian as the only race listing no other admixture (white, black, etc.) o Enter the name of your tribe using only 19 letters. o Check with tribal officials to ensure everyone in the tribe is using the same tribal name with the same spelling. o Make sure that the person #1 on the Census lists as Indian, because everyone in the household will be counted as the same race as #1. Be sure to have a tribal representative attend any Inter-Tribal Complete Count Committee meetings that may be being held in your area. -------------------- The 2000 Census surveys will be mailed out on March 20 to all residential addresses. April 4 is the actual count day, when those without residential addresses will be counted. There will also be a house-to-house canvassing of homes that do not return the mail-out surveys. Let's make sure that WE are not undercounted in the 2000 Census. -- André Cramblit, Operations Director The Northern California Indian Development Council ( http://www.ncidc.org ) NCIDC is a non-profit organization that helps meet the social, educational, and economic development needs of American Indian communities. NCIDC operates a fine art gallery and gift boutique featuring the best of American Indian Artist's and their work, with emphasis placed on the work of the Tribes of N.W. California. (http://www.ncidc.org/gift/gifthome.htm#anchorgift)

Yes, that would be interesting and helpful. I need that information also. Mickey in Iowa -----Original Message----- From: Linumbienn@aol.com <Linumbienn@aol.com> To: NATIVEAMERICAN-DELMARVA-L@rootsweb.com <NATIVEAMERICAN-DELMARVA-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 7:19 AM Subject: Re: Names of Maryland Indians >Hello list, I am wondering if there is a listing of the Native American >Indian groups that lived in the Maryland Delaware area? >Any reference you recommend? >I do not yet have enough information to even try to track down a specific >name, but thought the above information might be valuable in the future. >Thank you. >Sue > > >============================== >Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: >Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. >http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/

I have 2 responses 1) Not all American Indians are members of federally recognized tribes. They are either in state recognized tribes or in the case of california bands and groups that signed treaties that were never ratified by congress. 2) for more information on the undercounting issue see the following: http://www.minorities-jb.com/native/special/under999.html The 1990 undercount of racial and ethnic minority groups, referred to as the "differential undercount," was the highest ever recorded since the Census Bureau began conducting post-Census evaluations in 1940, missing 4.4 percent of African Americans; 5 percent of Americans of Hispanic origin; 2.3 percent of Asians and Pacific Islanders; and, over 12 percent of Native Americans living on reservations. -- NATIVEAMERICAN-DELMARVA-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > From: "Douglas & Paula Patterson" <seriesx@netpath.net> > To: NATIVEAMERICAN-DELMARVA-L@rootsweb.com > > You are exactly right. > > If a more exact count needs to be done on Indians, > then forms should be sent to every tribal council in > the U.S. At which point all tribal members and their > extended families would be contacted ( even those > who no longer live on tribal lands), to designate their > race and tribe correctly. > > As this is to determine monies for tribal folk, it seems > that it is by their numbers that the funds be ascertained. > This push to get all the wannabees and new age folks > to declare themselves Indian must have some alterior > motives behind it. If not, why not let tribes determine their > numbers? > > As an Indian, I am always amused when I meet folks who > have some belief that their is Indian in their family and they have > silver and turquoise jewelry on every possible part of their body. > They have numerous dream catchers in their vehicles and in their > homes, feathers, beads, Indian posters, artifacts, weapons, flags, > and sage in abundance. These things speak volumes of that persons > insecurity in what they are. > > Indians dont need these trappings to be seen or identified as Indians. > But those folks are going to be the ones racing in droves to check Indian > on the census. This act still wont make them Indian, but it will be > something > that they will proudly photocopy and use to express their Indianess as it > is considered a governmental document. > > Their will be no controlling the masses. As Indian people, we should protect > against these sort of acts. > > I also find it interesting that it seems some tribal folk may be > participating > in this recruitment. Do they want to increase their funding at all costs. > Remember, > they may court you now, but they will deny your application tomorrow. > > Just food for thought. > > Doug > > -----Original Message----- > From: Thomas F Brown <tombrown@jhu.edu> > > > > >Where does this claim of an Indian undercount originate? What > >is the evidence? The Census data I've seen shows that the > >Indian population has increased by a huge percentage, something > >like 70-80% over the past few Censuses. Most of these would > >seem to be wannabes. Isn't the kind of exhortation you're > >posting just encouraging more wannabes to enumerate themselves > >as Indians? What's the point of that? André Cramblit, Operations Director The Northern California Indian Development Council ( http://www.ncidc.org ) NCIDC is a non-profit organization that helps meet the social, educational, and economic development needs of American Indian communities. NCIDC operates a fine art gallery and gift boutique featuring the best of American Indian Artist's and their work, with emphasis placed on the work of the Tribes of N.W. California. (http://www.ncidc.org/gift/gifthome.htm#anchorgift)

You are exactly right. If a more exact count needs to be done on Indians, then forms should be sent to every tribal council in the U.S. At which point all tribal members and their extended families would be contacted ( even those who no longer live on tribal lands), to designate their race and tribe correctly. As this is to determine monies for tribal folk, it seems that it is by their numbers that the funds be ascertained. This push to get all the wannabees and new age folks to declare themselves Indian must have some alterior motives behind it. If not, why not let tribes determine their numbers? As an Indian, I am always amused when I meet folks who have some belief that their is Indian in their family and they have silver and turquoise jewelry on every possible part of their body. They have numerous dream catchers in their vehicles and in their homes, feathers, beads, Indian posters, artifacts, weapons, flags, and sage in abundance. These things speak volumes of that persons insecurity in what they are. Indians dont need these trappings to be seen or identified as Indians. But those folks are going to be the ones racing in droves to check Indian on the census. This act still wont make them Indian, but it will be something that they will proudly photocopy and use to express their Indianess as it is considered a governmental document. Their will be no controlling the masses. As Indian people, we should protect against these sort of acts. I also find it interesting that it seems some tribal folk may be participating in this recruitment. Do they want to increase their funding at all costs. Remember, they may court you now, but they will deny your application tomorrow. Just food for thought. Doug -----Original Message----- From: Thomas F Brown <tombrown@jhu.edu> To: NATIVEAMERICAN-DELMARVA-L@rootsweb.com <NATIVEAMERICAN-DELMARVA-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 5:12 PM Subject: Re: Info From Oklahoma-Census > >Where does this claim of an Indian undercount originate? What >is the evidence? The Census data I've seen shows that the >Indian population has increased by a huge percentage, something >like 70-80% over the past few Censuses. Most of these would >seem to be wannabes. Isn't the kind of exhortation you're >posting just encouraging more wannabes to enumerate themselves >as Indians? What's the point of that? > > > >============================== >Free Web space. ANY amount. ANY subject. >RootsWeb's Freepages put you in touch with millions. >http://cgi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/acctform.cgi

Where does this claim of an Indian undercount originate? What is the evidence? The Census data I've seen shows that the Indian population has increased by a huge percentage, something like 70-80% over the past few Censuses. Most of these would seem to be wannabes. Isn't the kind of exhortation you're posting just encouraging more wannabes to enumerate themselves as Indians? What's the point of that?

>I am wondering if there is a listing of the Native American >Indian groups that lived in the Maryland Delaware area? >Any reference you recommend? Essential historical references include the various books on the topic by Jeffrey Hantman and Helen Rountree.

This is a nice article, but the bottom line is that the census does not benefit in any way non enrolled Indians whatsoever. They are appealing to a persons vanity to boost numbers. Doug -----Original Message----- From: Andre P. Cramblit <andrekar@ncidc.org> To: NATIVEAMERICAN-DELMARVA-L@rootsweb.com <NATIVEAMERICAN-DELMARVA-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, February 28, 2000 4:31 PM Subject: Info From Oklahoma-Census > http://www.okit.com/opinion/february/census.htm >02/25/2000 > >Oklahoma Indian Times Inc., Editors and Publishers: Elizabeth Gray and Jim >Gray, P.O. Box 692050, Tulsa, OK 74169, or email to Editor@okit.com >Decades of Change - Tribal Census Issues: Removing barriers for a new >century > >Excerpts of his speech to tribal leaders at a recent meeting on the Census > >By Curtis Zunigha (Delaware/Isleta Pueblo) > >I come to you today as a member of the Census Bureau's American Indian and >Alaska Native Advisory Committee with a unique perspective on the >incredible >process known as Census 2000. Our committee of nine members from all across > >Indian Country is charged with advising Ken Prewitt and the rest of the >Census Bureau on policy and procedure regarding Indian Country. I recognize > >the incredible diversity that exists in Indian Country and I know all too >well the frustrations and failures of federal government relations in >Indian >Country. With some apprehension and a keen desire to make a difference, I >joined this committee in November 1997, and I am here to tell you that >today's Census Bureau represents a change for the better to Indian Country. > >There has been a significant, serious, and sincere response by the Census >Bureau since my contact. > >Both Indian Country and the Census Bureau must embrace this premise and use > >it as a foundation to remedy the 12.2% undercount of American Indians and >Alaska Natives in the 1990 decennial census. This was the highest >undercount >of any race/ethnic population. And we have only 2 million Indians in this >country out of some 280 million. There are major concerns about privacy and > >confidentiality whether it affects one tribal elder at a reservation health > >clinic, a struggling young Indian family on welfare in an urban center, or >a >tribal government protecting its sovereignty. Add to that an inherent >mistrust of the federal government, fears of Congress pushing anti-Indian >legislation, and lack of knowledge about census data and its impact. > >What an incredible maze of barriers! And our experience is to tackle it as >best we can without sufficient resources, or just ignore it because we >don't >understand it, or refuse to participate because we don't like to be treated > >second class. But to ignore an opportunity to take a proactive role in >Census 2000 is not so much a slam on the U.S. Government as it is on your >own people. I know there is base funding for tribal governments to operate >and shares of money for tribal and community development. And BIA money is >derived from a certain formula separate from census data. But so many other > >government agencies and the private sector use census demographics to >determine funding and/or investment. Long range economic and social >development planning for health, education, welfare, and housing among >other >things depends on actual census data to reconcile with declarations of >tribal jurisdictional areas. > >We are challenged with reviewing complex and inexact maps, jurisdictional >areas, and population statistics. Of particular concern is the vast urban >Indian population that may live outside the tribe's jurisdictional area. We > >must continue to demand our unique legal and political status in addition >to >our ethnic and cultural identity. We have made incredible advances just in >our opportunity to declare ourselves on the census form. Remember when we >were listed as "other"? Now we declare our Indian racial identity and >principally enrolled tribe. While this form may still not be a complete >picture of who you are (multi-tribal or multi-racial), it is imperative >that >you list yourself as Indian and list your enrolled tribe. When data >collection and tabulation occurs over the next few years, we must demand >that all data for anyone declaring Indian should be separated due to our >legal and political status as sovereign Indian nations. > >That is why your Indian program contacts at the state, regional, and >national levels are so important. That is why IndianNet and a Census >Information Center for Indian Country is a critical link. I urge you to >invest in the human and technological resources to ensure your >participation >in Census 2000. > >As I look back on the history of my tribe, the Delaware Tribe of Indians, >this country's first federally recognized treaty tribe, I am struck by the >government's census efforts a century ago. We were forced to assemble and >be >counted if we wanted to be recognized for so-called treaty rights and >benefits. Unfortunately for our Indian people that census effort and >subsequent enrollments through 1906 preceded Oklahoma statehood that made >the Indian state promised in our treaties vanish. Allotment of Indian lands > >was part of the subversive plan to take our land and destroy our >governments. However, many of our Oklahoma tribes now see the problems with > >those of our ancestors who did not participate. Those who did not answer a >census or take part in enrollment caused their descendants to lose out on >tribal membership in today's context. But the barriers of the past should >only be the milestones of lessons learned. Both tribal governments and the >U.S. Government must enter into a good faith effort to make the census work > >for community empowerment. As we enter a new century, we should demand our >rightful involvement in this endeavor known as Census 2000. What is good >for >Indian Country is good for the United States. We can make this census work >for us and create a stronger foundation for the development of our tribes >and communities. Remember, tell your people to answer the census forms when > >they come to us in April 2000. Generations are counting on this. Don't >leave >it blank. >-- > >André Cramblit, Operations Director > >The Northern California Indian Development Council ( http://www.ncidc.org ) >NCIDC is a non-profit organization that helps meet the social, educational, >and economic development needs of American Indian communities. NCIDC >operates a fine art gallery and gift boutique featuring the best of >American Indian Artist's and their work, with emphasis placed on the work >of the Tribes of N.W. California. >(http://www.ncidc.org/gift/gifthome.htm#anchorgift) > > >============================== >The RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: >Tens of millions of individuals... and counting. >http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/

Hello list, I am wondering if there is a listing of the Native American Indian groups that lived in the Maryland Delaware area? Any reference you recommend? I do not yet have enough information to even try to track down a specific name, but thought the above information might be valuable in the future. Thank you. Sue

http://www.okit.com/opinion/february/census.htm 02/25/2000 Oklahoma Indian Times Inc., Editors and Publishers: Elizabeth Gray and Jim Gray, P.O. Box 692050, Tulsa, OK 74169, or email to Editor@okit.com Decades of Change - Tribal Census Issues: Removing barriers for a new century Excerpts of his speech to tribal leaders at a recent meeting on the Census By Curtis Zunigha (Delaware/Isleta Pueblo) I come to you today as a member of the Census Bureau's American Indian and Alaska Native Advisory Committee with a unique perspective on the incredible process known as Census 2000. Our committee of nine members from all across Indian Country is charged with advising Ken Prewitt and the rest of the Census Bureau on policy and procedure regarding Indian Country. I recognize the incredible diversity that exists in Indian Country and I know all too well the frustrations and failures of federal government relations in Indian Country. With some apprehension and a keen desire to make a difference, I joined this committee in November 1997, and I am here to tell you that today's Census Bureau represents a change for the better to Indian Country. There has been a significant, serious, and sincere response by the Census Bureau since my contact. Both Indian Country and the Census Bureau must embrace this premise and use it as a foundation to remedy the 12.2% undercount of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the 1990 decennial census. This was the highest undercount of any race/ethnic population. And we have only 2 million Indians in this country out of some 280 million. There are major concerns about privacy and confidentiality whether it affects one tribal elder at a reservation health clinic, a struggling young Indian family on welfare in an urban center, or a tribal government protecting its sovereignty. Add to that an inherent mistrust of the federal government, fears of Congress pushing anti-Indian legislation, and lack of knowledge about census data and its impact. What an incredible maze of barriers! And our experience is to tackle it as best we can without sufficient resources, or just ignore it because we don't understand it, or refuse to participate because we don't like to be treated second class. But to ignore an opportunity to take a proactive role in Census 2000 is not so much a slam on the U.S. Government as it is on your own people. I know there is base funding for tribal governments to operate and shares of money for tribal and community development. And BIA money is derived from a certain formula separate from census data. But so many other government agencies and the private sector use census demographics to determine funding and/or investment. Long range economic and social development planning for health, education, welfare, and housing among other things depends on actual census data to reconcile with declarations of tribal jurisdictional areas. We are challenged with reviewing complex and inexact maps, jurisdictional areas, and population statistics. Of particular concern is the vast urban Indian population that may live outside the tribe's jurisdictional area. We must continue to demand our unique legal and political status in addition to our ethnic and cultural identity. We have made incredible advances just in our opportunity to declare ourselves on the census form. Remember when we were listed as "other"? Now we declare our Indian racial identity and principally enrolled tribe. While this form may still not be a complete picture of who you are (multi-tribal or multi-racial), it is imperative that you list yourself as Indian and list your enrolled tribe. When data collection and tabulation occurs over the next few years, we must demand that all data for anyone declaring Indian should be separated due to our legal and political status as sovereign Indian nations. That is why your Indian program contacts at the state, regional, and national levels are so important. That is why IndianNet and a Census Information Center for Indian Country is a critical link. I urge you to invest in the human and technological resources to ensure your participation in Census 2000. As I look back on the history of my tribe, the Delaware Tribe of Indians, this country's first federally recognized treaty tribe, I am struck by the government's census efforts a century ago. We were forced to assemble and be counted if we wanted to be recognized for so-called treaty rights and benefits. Unfortunately for our Indian people that census effort and subsequent enrollments through 1906 preceded Oklahoma statehood that made the Indian state promised in our treaties vanish. Allotment of Indian lands was part of the subversive plan to take our land and destroy our governments. However, many of our Oklahoma tribes now see the problems with those of our ancestors who did not participate. Those who did not answer a census or take part in enrollment caused their descendants to lose out on tribal membership in today's context. But the barriers of the past should only be the milestones of lessons learned. Both tribal governments and the U.S. Government must enter into a good faith effort to make the census work for community empowerment. As we enter a new century, we should demand our rightful involvement in this endeavor known as Census 2000. What is good for Indian Country is good for the United States. We can make this census work for us and create a stronger foundation for the development of our tribes and communities. Remember, tell your people to answer the census forms when they come to us in April 2000. Generations are counting on this. Don't leave it blank. -- André Cramblit, Operations Director The Northern California Indian Development Council ( http://www.ncidc.org ) NCIDC is a non-profit organization that helps meet the social, educational, and economic development needs of American Indian communities. NCIDC operates a fine art gallery and gift boutique featuring the best of American Indian Artist's and their work, with emphasis placed on the work of the Tribes of N.W. California. (http://www.ncidc.org/gift/gifthome.htm#anchorgift)

NATIVEAMERICAN-DELMARVA-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Thomas F Brown <tombrown@jhu.edu> > To: <NATIVEAMERICAN-DELMARVA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 8:25 PM > Subject: Re: Subject: FACT SHEET 2000 > > > > > Is your organization a c3 nonprofit? If so, you are illegally engaging > > in political lobbying by continually posting here and encouraging people > > to subvert the Census Bureau's attempt to collect accurate data. > > Your organization's non-profit status could be revoked for > > such actions. > > > > Not to mention that you're encouraging people to be dishonest > > about who they are and where their families came from. André Replies: Yes we are a 501 c3 Non Profit. We are actually working in partnership with the US Census Bureau on this information dissemination effort. We have received funding from the US Census Bureau to inform Native Americans about the Census and procedures for replying so there will not be the undercounting that occurred previously. The Census Bureau itself has acknowledged the historic undercounting of many special populations within the US and has target specific advertising, recruiting and informational campaigns such as this. I do not encourage people to be dishonest about who they are but instead have been supplying information so individuals can make their own decision about to accurately participate in the Census counting. -- André Cramblit, Operations Director The Northern California Indian Development Council ( http://www.ncidc.org ) NCIDC is a non-profit organization that helps meet the social, educational, and economic development needs of American Indian communities. NCIDC operates a fine art gallery and gift boutique featuring the best of American Indian Artist's and their work, with emphasis placed on the work of the Tribes of N.W. California. (http://www.ncidc.org/gift/gifthome.htm#anchorgift)