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Bot here! This is a subject that is very delicate. The vast majority of natives, especially natives living outside of reservations, are mixed because of the colonization and assimilation and ultimately the gradual attempted eradication of our people. We are not at fault for this, and there is nothing wrong with mixed natives trying to maintain and protect their culture and identity in a reality that tries to make it something that exists only in the past. This is a separate issue from the white people who try to adopt the culture they oppress as a trend. This isn't specific to you, but as a person of minute native blood who has not been a part of their culture, if you are not supporting other natives and listening to other natives, and instead are benefiting from them while oppressing their culture, it is frowned upon to adopt the identity of native. If you are using the identity to appropriate the culture, especially of tribes that you aren’t a part of (regardless of how native you are, some (most, even) aspects of native culture are specific to one or more groups), please seek another hobby. It is entirely possible to learn about native culture or to try to learn more about your own native ancestors or the natives in your area without identifying with the culture or ethnicity as a whole. It's really a fine line to tread, you just have to sort out your intentions. -Mod Bot