Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate tribe expands access to tribal IDs amid ICE concerns

The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribe has announced a new policy to increase accessibility to tribal identification cards, responding to concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. The tribe is waiving fees for issuing or replacing IDs for a limited time and implementing expedited services for out-of-state members. As part of this initiative, the tribe encourages all members to carry their Tribal IDs and provides alternatives like a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) for those without immediate access to official IDs.

For more information, contact the Tribal Enrollment Office at (605) 698-3911.