In a message dated 1/13/2003 8:59:12 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Rebecca, > A lot of this could also be answered on the mutual list we're on, but I > don't believe the Cherokee Tribe draws Oil money, but you could find out > for > sure by connecting the Cherokee Nation of Okla. either via their web site > or > by calling them. > I'm curious about the "benefits" your asking about. > There is no financial gain from living in the Cherokee Nation.......being a > tribal member helps you to get some medical, housing &food benefits &some > Educational. You have to live w/in the Cherokee Tribal boundaries to get > any > help w/housing &food. Depending on the State you may or may not be > recognized (even as a Tribe member) to get any Medical (For instance: Idaho > doesn't acknowledge your tribal card, but Nevada does). There isn't any > money that you will get for being a Tribe member (from what I was told from > the office) and there are some scholarship's given out by the CNO &it may > help you get looked at more closely for Pell grants for College......but > doesn't guarantee them. > The "benefit" from being a Tribal member is what you learn &seek from your > heart.......not what you can gain for your wallet. > Alli :) Hang on Alli!! I am not asking this because I want to draw anything. Or line my pockets or whatever. I am just trying to get to the facts. Like I have explained in other emails. I had ALOT of people email me when I offered to do Dawes Rolls look ups and tell me that their Great Grandma was a Cherokee Princess who's father was the big Chief, and they could get oil money but havent bothered with it. etc etc.. I just asked the question to gain insight not gain financially from being a tribal member. Rebecca

> I am not asking this because I want to draw anything. Or line my pockets or > whatever. Rebecca.....I never said or even hinted that was the reason for you asking.......Didn't even come into my thoughts & I'm a little surprised that you have thought this. I am just trying to get to the facts. Nothing wrong w/getting the facts.....that's why I SUGGESTED that you contact the CNO either via their website or by phone. What better way to get the facts then from the horse's mouth? was a Cherokee Princess No such thing in the Cherokee Tribe. I just asked the question to gain insight not gain financially from being a tribal member. > > Rebecca Again......I never said, stated or hinted that you were asking that question to gain anything financially. Alli