The First Nation of Ojibwe California (FNOC) is a cultural organization of self-identified Ojibwe expatriates from other parts of North America. The organization's motto is "Gathering all Anishinabe living in California."[1]
The FNOC are included among the Ojibwe Bands and First Nations of today, despite that their origins are not geographically in California.[2]
Origins
Various Ojibwe found themselves in California. They gathered together in a group. This organization was formed, in order for them to have the ability to "gather all the Anishinabe across California to come together to practice and engage our culture, traditions and language."[1]
The FNOC are based in Fremont, California.[3][4]
Eligibility
The requirements for tribal citizens in the FNOC are:[1]
- Be an existing member of a nation of Anishinabe in USA or Canada.
- Be related by blood to a member of a nation of Anishinabe in USA or Canada.
- Proof by blood through certified DNA test and by family ancestry tree.
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