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What ‘Not Federally Recognized’ Means — and What It Does Not

Understanding federal recognition is essential to understanding indigenous governance and authority. This article explains what federal recognition means, the legal and governmental relationships it establishes, and equally important, what it does not mean, helping readers distinguish common misconceptions from established facts.

Definition of Misclassified Individuals

Refers to people whose true cultural or ancestral identity has been inaccurately recorded or recognized, often due to colonial practices and racial categorization.

Definition of Misnomer Blacks

Due to the impacts of genocide and denationalization, these individuals no longer possess a formal nationality tied to their specific Indigenous identity, contributing to the erasure of their heritage.

Definition of Xi-Amaru Native American

An individual who identifies with the Xi-Amaru heritage as part of the original inhabitants and pyramid builders of the Americas, and who holds nationality and citizenship through the Xi-Amaru Republic.

Definition of Xi-Amaru Native

An individual belonging to a Xi-Amaru community, connected by lineage, cultural heritage, and shared history as part of the original inhabitants of the Americas.

Definition of Xi-Amaru Lineage

The genealogical and cultural heritage of Native Americans who have been misclassified as descendants of Africans due to the impacts of colonization in the Americas.

Definition of Xi-Amaru

A lineage of Native Americans who were historically misclassified and marginalized as a result of colonization in the Americas.

Definition of State

A state is typically sovereign, meaning it has full control over its internal and external affairs.