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<p>This has been discussed several times on this forum. Use the Search function for “native american”, “original peoples”, etc.</p>
<p>I agree that it would be valid to for students with mestizo backgrounds to mark both white and AI/AN since the CA definition of the latter states, “Including all original peoples of the Americas”. What is not so clear is the significance/impact of such a designation in college admissions, as the AI/AN category is targeted principally at members of US tribes, who are significantly underrepresented in US colleges.</p>