Frequently Asked Questions

Through the Aboriginal Ministry of Justice, the Republic’s official administrative authority. Call (844) 394-3706 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central) or email info@aboriginalministryofjustice.org. The Ministry’s office is at 1840 Pyramid Place, Suite 429, Memphis, TN 38132; it is not currently accepting walk-in appointments. For help with a case, submit a support ticket; the Ministry responds within 1 to 3 business days.

Yes. The Ministry offers a free 15-minute phone appointment, and private extended consultations. Book an appointment.

Not without contacting the Ministry first. The office at 1840 Pyramid Place, Suite 429, Memphis, TN 38132 is not currently accepting walk-in appointments. Call (844) 394-3706, email info@aboriginalministryofjustice.org, or book a free phone appointment.

Two websites: aboriginalministryofjustice.org, where every application, payment and service is handled, and xiamarurepublic.org, which explains the nation and its jurisdiction. The official social media accounts are Facebook and Instagram at xiamarurepublic, YouTube at @aboriginalministryofjustice, and LinkedIn at xiamaru-republic. If a website, page or person outside these channels claims to represent the Xi-Amaru Republic, confirm with the Ministry before sharing information or paying anything.

Only the Aboriginal Ministry of Justice. It is the only authorized provider of Xi-Amaru Republic citizenship procedures. No other organization, agent or website can screen, enroll or issue credentials for the Republic.

No. xiamarurepublic.org is an education site. Applications and payments are made only on the Ministry’s website. Never send documents, ID numbers or payment through this site or its chat assistant.

No. The Aboriginal Ministry of Justice is the administrative authority of the Xi-Amaru Republic, based in Memphis, Tennessee. It is not affiliated with government justice departments in Australia, Canada or elsewhere that use similar words in their names.

Through the media, podcast and speaking request form on the Ministry’s Contact Us page.

An Indian country that was established by Nnakina Xi-Amaru Fears (at the time named Nnakina Xi-Amaru) on December 17, 2022, situated on the continent of North America, characterized by its own government, legal system, and distinct cultural identity. It operates in accordance with the principles of self-determination, autonomy, and the protection of Indigenous rights, ensuring the preservation and advancement of its people’s heritage and sovereignty. Read more

On December 17, 2022, in Houston, Texas, when its written, signed and notarized Declaration of Independence was executed. December 17 is the Republic’s Independence Day. The Declaration of Independence

It was proposed at a tribal meeting on November 1, 2022, which set out how nations are formed under international law and put forward a date, a name, a Declaration and a Constitution. Each was carried out. How the Republic declared independence

Yes. It was ratified by vote of attending nationals on May 21, 2023, revised by Chief Nnakina Xi-Amaru Fears, and signed on April 28, 2024, in Rome, Georgia. The Constitution

Chief Nnakina Xi-Amaru Fears, Founding Mother and Chief of the Xi-Amaru Republic and administrative head of the Aboriginal Ministry of Justice. About the Chief

On the continent of North America. Within United States territory it is known as Amexum, the Republic’s Indian country, and it operates cooperatively alongside U.S. jurisdiction. The Ministry’s office is in Memphis, Tennessee.

No. Under Article 3 of the Montevideo Convention, the political existence of a state is independent of recognition by other states, and UNDRIP Article 3 and ADRIP Article III affirm that Indigenous peoples have the right to self-determination. The Republic does not seek U.S. federal recognition. Rights without federal recognition

Yes. Chief Nnakina Xi-Amaru Fears took part in the OAS IX Inter-American Week of Indigenous Peoples in August 2026, including its virtual Conversation with Indigenous peoples on August 13, 2026, and a photographic feature on the inauguration of the Aboriginal Ministry of Justice. Participation is not the same as formal recognition; it is part of the Republic’s direct engagement with the Inter-American system. The Republic at the OAS

No. It is an Indigenous government operating as a system, with a constitution, records, procedures and an administrative authority, exercising rights affirmed for Indigenous peoples collectively. Sovereign citizen arguments are claims by individuals to personal exemption from legal obligations, which courts consistently reject. The difference explained

No. It is a government. It is an Indigenous autonomous self-governing nation grounded in Christian principles, and it is open about the faith that shaped its founding.

No. The Aboriginal Republic of North America (ARNA), which has also been called the Xi-Amaru Tribal Government in some contexts, is a separate Indigenous government. Many of the Republic’s founding members first organized through ARNA. The Xi-Amaru Republic declared its independence on December 17, 2022, serves Indigenous peoples across the Americas, and issues credentials only through the Aboriginal Ministry of Justice. Since 2024 the Republic has not accepted applicants coming from the ARNA jurisdiction. Our history with ARNA

Xi-Amaru, pronounced she’a-ma-roo, is a lineage name: Xi, the people of the tree, and Amaru, the line that rises again. Meaning and origin

The Xi tribe, also called the Xi-Amaru tribe, is made up of Indigenous people of the Americas who experienced genocide and denationalization and whose identity was displaced in the official record. The Xi tribe explained

“Amaru” is a search phrase people often use for the Xi-Amaru Republic. It is not a racial category. It refers to the citizens and descendants lawfully connected to the Xi-Amaru Republic and its Indigenous lineage in the Americas. Who are the Amaru people?

The “Xi-Amaru National Anthem,” released in January 2026. Watch the official music video

Start at the Ministry’s Verification page. It confirms your eligibility, checks for open removal records and directs you to Step 1: Tribal Screening or ARK Eligibility. A positive determination grants temporary national status for 14 months, during which you complete Step 2, the Citizenship Procedure. The full guide

Tribal Screening is for people with Indigenous lineage connected to the Americas, through parents, grandparents or ancestry, and for those married to an active Xi-Amaru Republic citizen. ARK Eligibility is for Christian individuals and families and does not require Indigenous lineage. If you are unsure, book the free 15-minute appointment before paying.

No. Tribal Screening does not require a DNA sample, and a full family tree is not required. The review covers identity, lineage and background. Genealogy services are not included. Tracing ancestry when records are wrong

The Ministry currently lists $97 per adult and $47 per child for Tribal Screening or ARK Eligibility, per person and non-refundable, with a processing time of 20 to 30 business days. Fees can change; check the Verification page for current amounts.

Your case number is assigned when payment is received. An Applicant Agreement is emailed to you to sign, then a personal link to your application. You have 120 days to submit it. The Ministry reviews it and may schedule an interview by video call. Every step is confirmed by email.

Each person applies separately, including each child, with their own application, case file, fee and email address.

No. Citizenship is granted only through the Citizenship Procedure, and each applicant is reviewed individually. You must hold active temporary national status to begin.

Use the Ministry’s status check with your case number, name and date of birth exactly as they appear in your Ministry records.

The Republic recognizes one tribal affiliation. It does not recognize dual or multiple Indigenous tribal affiliations.

No. Citizenship in the Xi-Amaru Republic does not end U.S. citizenship. Dual status explained

Citizenship and national status, birth reporting and marriage procedures, the Tribal Member ID, Tax Exempt ID and Tribal Driver’s License, record filing, certified records and name changes, the Native American Exemption (NAE), IRS assistance, tribal business registration, estate services, vaccination exemption letters, professional certifications, and education. All services

Most credential, record, tax and legal services are for verified citizens and require signing in to the Citizen Dashboard. Eligibility, screening, verification and the citizenship pathways are open to the public.

Through the Ministry’s verification hub, which confirms active Member IDs, Tax Exempt IDs, Tribal Driver’s Licenses, professional credentials, official letters, business registrations and removal status.

The Republic’s own instrument for documenting where tax jurisdiction is held for its verified citizens, issued by the Ministry. How another jurisdiction’s agencies treat it is governed by their own rules. Nothing on this site is tax advice. About the NAE

Yes. Tribal businesses can be registered under the Republic’s jurisdiction and receive official documentation and a TB Record Number. Tribal business registration

Official tribal government meetings are for verified citizens and nationals, who RSVP through their citizen account. Public programs are open to everyone. Events & Meetings

The Xi-Amaru Republic. It explains the nation, its independence and its jurisdiction, and points to the Aboriginal Ministry of Justice for every next step.

No. It is an automated assistant that answers general questions from published information and points you to the right Ministry page. It does not create a legal or representative relationship, and it never collects documents, ID numbers or payment.

No. Everything here is general education about Indigenous rights and the Republic’s jurisdiction. For your situation, contact the Ministry.