Joining Your Family's Native American Tribe

Is it possible to become accepted into the Native American tribe of my ancestor? --David C. _________________ Many Americans believe they have at least one Native American ancestor. More than 900 nations, peoples, tribes, and bands (the terms are interchangeable) once lived on the North American continent, and more than 560 are recognized by the federal government today, with an additional 24 being recognized by states. However, an estimated 80 percent of Native American families became disconne...