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 AnnTravis46
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As I was filling out my ethnicity info, I was pleasantly surprised to see Canadian Indigenous Non-Status represented (aka those who lost status and don’t have a tribe # due to various reasons throughout history)

I’m caucasian and 1/8 Native Canadian (great-great-grandparents on both sides) but I’ve always checked “caucasian” for ethnicity on forms because I’ve never seen “Canadian Indigenous” or “Non-Status” as options until now and I would essentially round up to caucasian for convenience when doing tedious paperwork. Also, I used to think that if you didn’t have a tribe # then you couldn’t check the box, but I guess a non-status option changes that? I’ve never personally identified as 100% white and I make an effort to maintain and learn about my native cultures. I’d like to check both Caucasian and Canadian Indigenous n-s but I don’t want law schools or the ABA to red flag me for paperwork inconsistencies or suspected dishonesty. So my questions are:

1) is there a heritage fraction requirement for LSAC or ABA? I've done some research into this but haven’t found anything

2) if I include Canadian Indigenous n-s on my CAS and CRS will the ABA flag me (now or when applying for the bar exam in the future) since I haven’t included it on other paperwork that didn’t give me this option (DMV, FAFSA, Passports, etc.)

*side note: I’m a naturalized US citizen so this is in regards to US schools, not Canadian
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 Dave Killoran
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Hi Ann,

A few quick thoughts for you:

1. No, there is not. You are what you say you are :)

2. No, it doesn't work like that and people change how they represent frequently.

Thanks!
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 AnnTravis46
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Dave Killoran wrote: Mon Aug 30, 2021 7:26 pm Hi Ann,

A few quick thoughts for you:

1. No, there is not. You are what you say you are :)

2. No, it doesn't work like that and people change how they represent frequently.

Thanks!
Sweet and simple! Thank you so much!

For clarification: this wouldn't count as URM since Native Canadian isn't the same as Native American, correct?

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