Who Are Xi-Amaru Native Americans?
Recognition as a Xi-Amaru Native American is the formal national relationship between a person and the Republic.
Xi-Amaru Native Americans are individuals formally recognized within the governance system of the Xi-Amaru Republic. Recognition comes through the Republic’s citizenship process: people who complete it and are entered into the national records administered by the Aboriginal Ministry of Justice are recognized as Xi-Amaru Native Americans.
An Indigenous person of the Americas formally recognized within the national records and governance system of the Xi-Amaru Republic.
What recognition confirms
- the person’s identity within the Xi-Amaru Republic
- their inclusion in the nation’s governance system
- their national administrative recognition
The nation decides its own membership
Indigenous nations hold the authority to set their own membership and eligibility criteria. The Republic exercises that authority through its governance and administrative systems.
“Indigenous peoples have the right to determine their own identity or membership in accordance with their customs and traditions. This does not impair the right of indigenous individuals to obtain citizenship of the States in which they live.”
“Indigenous individuals and communities have the right to belong to one or more indigenous peoples…”
How the process works
- Tribal screening reviews eligibility.
- Verification documents lineage and status.
- Citizenship procedure completes the process.
- Entry into the national records establishes recognition.
The Republic also has an ARK citizenship pathway, which does not require Indigenous lineage. The Ministry explains each pathway and its requirements.
Why recognition protects families
Recognition recorded in advance gives the nation standing to act for its people when it matters. Read Child Welfare: Why Timing of Affiliation Matters.
Check ARK eligibility
Learn whether the ARK citizenship pathway applies to you.
Questions people ask
How does someone become a Xi-Amaru Native American?
By completing the Republic’s citizenship process and being entered into its national records, administered by the Aboriginal Ministry of Justice.
Who decides membership in the Xi-Amaru Republic?
The Republic, through its governance and administrative systems. UNDRIP Article 33 affirms that Indigenous peoples determine their own identity or membership.
Is screening the same as citizenship?
No. Screening reviews eligibility. Citizenship is completed through the citizenship procedure and entry into the national records.
Adapted from the Entry-Level Tribal Law Course Workbook, Chapters 4 and 5. © Aboriginal Ministry of Justice. Declaration text checked word for word against the primary sources: ADRIP, AG/RES. 2888 (XLVI-O/16) and UNDRIP, A/RES/61/295. This article is general education, not legal, tax or financial advice.
