Tribes tell members to use tribal ID at U.S. border crossings with Canada
Indian Country Today
Canada border are now required to show a passport or enhanced driverās license, but American Indian leaders are encouraging tribal members to continue using their tribe-issued identification cards instead. The National Congress of American Indians, which opposes the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiativeās passport requirement, fought hard for the right of tribes to cross the border using cards issued by tribal governments. Federal officials agreed to accept tribal ID, as long as tribes developed enhanced cards with top-notch security features.