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Originally Posted by First Lady
I'm confused.
Why would you be applying for a status card when this ruling (essentially) extends status benefits to non-status indians?
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Because you still have to be recognized as belonging to receive the benefits? I could have gotten my Metis card before, as I assume anyone who belonged to a non status tribe could have. Those cards at the time didn't allow you any federal benefits. With this ruling, anyone who has a Metis or non status card should now receive the same benefits as a status indian