Course Description
*Tribal enrollment today is a facet of tribal sovereignty that has been decidedly controversial in recent years. Tribal revenues are considered by many as the prime reason for the increased enrollment, based upon gaming enterprises and their lucrative financial resources. This has caused a degree of purposeful discussion between tribal members and their leaders regarding enrollment criteria.
*This course designed by Montana & Associates will instruct tribal leaders, enrollment committee members, and other tribal officials on issues surrounding tribal enrollment today. From blood quantum to lineal descent provisions, this course covers all areas of the tribal enrollment process and requirements.
* DNA testing is utilized and touted as the most accurate testing method for enrollment determinations for both lineal descendency and blood quantum tribes. However, the issue arises as how cultural beliefs play a part in this process.
* This course will include a discussion on both the pros and cons of testing methods utilized today by tribal enrollment departments.
Scheduled Seminars
, Mar 17, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Blood Quantum vs. Lineal Descent – Enrollment Audits
WAIKIKI, HAWAII, on March 17, 18, 19, 2026 at Alohiani Resort Wakiki.
Link for reservations:
Alohiani Resort Reservation Link
TO REGISTER – Fill out the registration form below and either via facsimile (715.597.3508) or by mail submit your registration form and payment for the Seminar to the address listed below or register on-line at www.montanaandassociates.com.. Other methods of payment include purchase order or credit card payment by calling our office for processing, credit cards, which are assessed a five (5%) percent processing fee.
COURSE FEE – The fee for this course is $1,200.00 per participant or $1,250.00 per: participant on the day of the Seminar – cancellation within ten (10) business days of Seminar date(s) are assessed 50% of standard registration fee ($550.00).
CLASS HOURS – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ON-SITE – Seminars can be held at any tribe or native group by request and a group fee will be charged in addition to any actual costs
associated with an on-site seminar. Should you need additional information regarding an on-site seminar please contact us by telephone
715.597.6464 or by e-mail at lakotagm@yahoo.com. Special Instructions: Please bring a copy of your constitution and enrollment ordinance
for discussion purposes