Indigenous leaders urge citizens to carry status cards or tribal IDs in U.S. – CBC

Jan 29, 2026

Native American Rights Fund distributes flyers on rights when approached by ICE

Indigenous leaders on both sides of the border are advising their citizens on how to deal with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents if approached.

The Blackfoot Confederacy in Alberta, whose territory extends into North Dakota, published information for its members on Monday. Last week, Grand Council Treaty 3, whose territory borders Minnesota, released a statement advising members who live in or travel to the U.S. to take added precautions.

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