Tribes have created tribal constitutions similar to the US Constitution. However, most tribal constitutions have wording defining "blood quantum," which makes it difficult for those who approach tribes seeking their refuge who look too white, yellow, or black, yet can prove lineal descent.

I remember one of our Elders who addressed our Tribal Council concerning wording in our constitution defining who could be a member and who couldn't. He said, "When are our grandchildren no longer our grandchildren?" and left.

We believe that when we leave this physical existence and pass into the Spirit World we will meet those Ancestors who prayed for our survival. I wonder how we are going to answer them when they challenged us regarding our behaviors towards their grandchildren?