Tribal Council of the Siwanoy Nation

The Tribal Council of the Siwanoy Nation

Tribal Enrollment

According to Article 3, Paragraph 1, of the Bylaws of the Siwanoy Nation:

"Any biological descendant of the Siwanoys who can show proof of unbroken lineage from a known Siwanoy ancestor, or from a person listed on the tribal rolls of the Siwanoy Nation, is eligible for enrollment as a member of the Siwanoy Nation."

Along with the required Application for Tribal Enrollment, applicants must document their lineage. Refer to the application form for further instructions.

Example Lineage Statement

Tribal Rolls and Certified Copies

According to Article 3, Paragraph 4, of the Bylaws of the Siwanoy Nation:

"The Tribal Secretary may issue a certified copy from the tribal rolls of the Siwanoy Nation. Any member of the Siwanoy Nation may obtain a certified copy of his or her certificate of enrollment, application for tribal enrollment, and accompanying lineage statement, or that of his or her minor child(ren), for a fee of $10, to be paid into the Treasury of the Siwanoy Nation."

Each certified copy bears the Official Seal of the Siwanoy Nation and a certification stamp.