Membership in Algonquin Nation
Clouthier has been identified as a member of the Bonnechere Algonquin Nation according to the "Algonquin Nation Standardized Identification Criteria" of the Algonquin Nation Tribal Council. This criteria is not to be confused with that which bestows Indian Status. Section 1.2 of the criteria, under General Provisions states that "Identification does not by itself constitute, nor should it be construed as entitlement to registration as an Indian pursuant to the Indian Act of Canada."
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