After reading this chapter it is clear to see that the regulation of native identity is one of the major obstacles Inginenous people have to deal with. It not only impedes their ability to do things economically and in other various areas, but it makes me question if the government even saw First Nations as humans. This is simply a trait of dehumanization. Rights have been taken away and it is not fair to those who were present in 1951 to those living today. However,in this chapter it was stated that, “marrying an Indian from another “tribe, band, or body,” she and her children now belonged to her husband’s tribe only” (CITE). This part stood out to me the most. It is ridiculous to hear that a women’s tribe no holder holds importance once
