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FACT SHEET 2000
From: Andre P. Cramblit
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000

CENSUS 2000 FACT SHEET
For American Indians and Alaska Natives

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR AMERICAN INDIANS AND ALASKA NATIVES TO ANSWER THE CENSUS?
The Census affects the entire American Indian community, tribal governments, urban Indian communities, local and nationally, especially in terms of funding for programs serving American Indian families and children.

WILL I HAVE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF MY SELF-IDENTIFICATION (TRIBAL IDENTIFICATION CARD)?
The Census Bureau does not require documentation of Indian blood, so you are free to self-identify.

I AM OF MIXED BLOOD, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
If you identify as an American Indian, even if you are of mixed race, we recommend that you answer the race question as ONLY AMERICAN INDIAN. The Census form will allow you to check more than one race. However, if you check any other races, there is no guarantee that you will be counted as an American Indian. Please do not leave this section blank, or the Census Bureau may have to guess your race. If you live in a mixed household, the American Indian/Alaska Native spouse should be listed as Person Number 1 (head of household) to qualify as an American Indian household. Having a tribal enrollment number does not mean you are automatically counted by the census.

DO I NEED TO LIST THE NAME OF MY TRIBE?
Please DO NOT leave the tribe section blank, even if you are not enrolled in your tribe. Naming your tribe will help ensure that you are counted as American Indian, and it will also help your tribe and local agencies that serve American Indians for data and funding purposes. It is important to put your primary tribe first. Write in your tribe even if your tribe is not federally recognized.

I AM ALSO OF HISPANIC ORIGIN. SHOULD I LIST THIS ON THE CENSUS FORM?
We recommend that you answer NO to the Hispanic Origin question, even if you have a Hispanic surname or Hispanic origin. In the past, American Indians who answered 'yes' to the Hispanic Origin question were not counted as American Indians, but as Hispanic/Latino. Please do not leave this question blank, or the Census Bureau may guess whether or not you are Hispanic origin. Especially if you have a Hispanic surname or live in a Hispanic neighborhood they will assume the answer is yes.

IS THERE A DUE DATE FOR SUBMITTING THE CENSUS FORM?
Fill out the form and return it right away. The due date is April 1, 2000 If you do not return your form by the due date, a census worker may come door to door to ask you questions. If you do not wish to be bothered at your home, you should turn in the form on time. If you are not home or do not answer the door, the census worker may ask your neighbors to answer questions about you, including your race. This may result in incorrect data, and you may not be counted as American Indian.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I DO NOT ANSWER ALL OF THE QUESTIONS (LEAVE ANSWERS BLANK)?
Do not leave any information blank, especially Race and Hispanic Origin. If you leave a question blank, information will be answered for you and you may not be counted as an American Indian.

IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN CALL FOR MORE HELP?
Community centers are available to help you If you need help with the census form, community centers will be available to help you with examples.

Please call for more information: Southern California Indian Center (SCIC) at (213) 387-5772 or (714) 663-1102 United American Indian Involvement (UAII) at (213) 202-3970.

United States Census 2000
Information For American Indians

This April the 2000 Census will occur and it is vital that every American Indian family participates so an accurate count can provide increased funding for many crucial programs. By correctly identifying your Tribal membership on the census form you are helping to properly fund the many programs that assist you and your family. These programs include health care, employment training services, childcare, emergency services and educational support.

The 1990 census undercounted a vast number of Native Americans. In one instance the American Indian population of Siskiyou County was listed as having 33 members of the Karuk Tribe when, according to a Tribally conducted Census, there are in fact nearly 1000 Karuk people who reside there.

Under counting of the American Indian populace in the last Census created a variety of serious issues. These problems include; less funds for health care, reduced employment training services, limited access to childcare, diminished emergency services and lower educational opportunities.

BE COUNTED!

AndrŽ Cramblit

Subject: Why The Census Matters To Me
From: Andre P. Cramblit
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000

As many of you can tell by the post I have been sending I am interested in making sure American Indians and Alaska Natives are accurately counted in the upcoming census.

It is not only important to participate in Census 2000 to properly fund the programs and services provided to our people, it is also an opportunity to reclaim our heritage.

On my fathers side my Great Grandmother was full blooded Creek from Alabama. The Census of 1880 was conducted, in Alabama, mostly by members of the Klu Klux Klan. If you responded with anything other than white then you would get a visit later on. My Grandmother replied white and then passed lived as a white person until she was dying when she told her family of her heritage.

If you have Native blood please ensure that our descendants are not further separated from their cultural heritage. --

AndrŽ Cramblit