Articles written by Samuel Strong & Nicole Martinrogers

Samuel Strong and Nicole MartinRogers|Nov 18, 2022

Many tribes including Red Lake Nation are experiencing population declines and an overall aging of their populations. We all have relatives who cannot get enrolled because their blood quantum isn’t high enough. Tribal members and leaders may worry about what this means about the future of the tribe. A recent population projection study conducted by Wilder Research on behalf of Red Lake Nation confirms that we have reason to pay attention to this issue of tribal enrollment. And we, as a tribe, must act soon! If Red Lake keeps our current e...