starseed_10 wrote:you probly dont have to live on the reserve for the benefits... it might be different in America but i think in Canada if you're like 1/8th indian you can get things paid for wherever you live.
You are somewhat right. I get certain privledges. For example I have a Tax Card. With this card I can go to any reserve and use it buy gas cheaper. Also I can use my Status card helps with my medical issues. ex,dental. I can also use my Status Card when I buy stuff. ex. i go to a store and buy $450 TV(tax included) If I show my card, I wouldnt have to pay the tax, just the original amout for the TV. Since I live far away from My reserve, I can't use my card to its full potential. My reserve is located next to a major town centre and my card would be accepted there.
As of now Treaty 8 First Nations is trying to pass a law, that would allow Natives, who are living off the reserve, will not have to pay income tax. Also, in some places, Natives are trying to pass a law,where Natives who have worked on crown land and have paid income tax(while working on that crown land) are trying to pass a law, so that the Income Tax that they had to pay, would be re-inbersed. EX. My old man worked on Crown Land for 21 years, so he would get back roughly $250k. I doubt that this will happen though.
If I was working on my reserve I wouldnt not have to pay income Tax, so if I made $50k a year, I get $50k a year. Also,Natives who live on their reserves barely pay for anything. I beleive it just water and power. So...that as they say is that.
As for being 1/8 indian. Wrong. It doesnt matter how many parts Native one is.
EX. I marry a white woman and have two kids. My kids would be Status Indian and so will, their kids and so on and so fourth.
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