Summary
Chief Rick O’Bomsawin of the Abenaki Nation of Odanak in Quebec is actively addressing concerns over identity fraud related to ‘self-identified’ Abenaki groups in the U.S., which he argues are not genuinely Indigenous. His advocacy coincides with New Hampshire’s recent decision at the end of March to reject a bill that would have strengthened the authority of certain state-recognized tribes. O’Bomsawin emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity of Indigenous identity amid ongoing challenges from these groups.
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