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powwowbum49 · 08-13-2004, 07:13 AM

The down side to this is that Bands that are not status card bands (like land claim bands...i.e., Inuits many Northern Athabascan bands and many NDN bands in BC) are not covered by this and may not bring their feathers across into the US without possibly having them confiscated by US Customs. Even though these bands are recognized by Canada as aboriginal they are not issued a card by the Canadian governmant so they do not qualify to be treated the same by the US.

Sad but true!

Here is a link to the Fish and wildlife web site regarding this issue.

http://www.le.fws.gov/travelwitheagleitems.htm

08-13-2004, 07:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
powwowbum49 Arena Director Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: midwest, USA Posts: 810	The down side to this is that Bands that are not status card bands (like land claim bands...i.e., Inuits many Northern Athabascan bands and many NDN bands in BC) are not covered by this and may not bring their feathers across into the US without possibly having them confiscated by US Customs. Even though these bands are recognized by Canada as aboriginal they are not issued a card by the Canadian governmant so they do not qualify to be treated the same by the US. Sad but true! Here is a link to the Fish and wildlife web site regarding this issue. http://www.le.fws.gov/travelwitheagleitems.htm __________________ PB49 "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." Pablo Picasso My comments are based on what I have been taught and my experiences over the years I have been around the circle. They should in no way be taken as gospel truths and are merely my opinions or attempts at passing on what I have learned while still learning more.