The Pascua Yaqui Tribe was granted federal recognition on September 18, 1978 (Public Law 95-375; 92 Stat. 712). This was the year in which the Pascua Yaqui Tribe established a governmental structure, which was recognized and approved by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Each federally recognized tribe sets its own requirements for membership thusly a person seeking membership within the Pascua Yaqui Tribe must fulfill two basic requirements:

First, you must be able to prove via documentary evidence, that you are direct lineal descendant of a person listed on the original base roll of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, dated September 18, 1980, which was approved by the Phoenix Area Director on December 1, 1983, and published in the Federal Register on May 17, 1984; and/or a direct lineal descendant of a person approved under Pub. L. 103-357, Sec. 1 (b) ("Open Enrollment Act") and is listed on the current roll of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

Second, the applicant must meet a minimum blood degree requirement of one-quarter (1/4) Pascua Yaqui Indian blood, as set forth by the Tribe's Constitution and Title 8 - Membership Ordinance.

Lastly, we would like to emphasize that the burden of proof lies solely on the individual applicant. All such proof must be based on documented evidence that establishes parentage and lineal decsendancy. The Enrollment Department DOES NOT release enrollment information without the written consent of an individual member or applicant on file with the department.

Are there any restrictions in applying for membership?

• Enrollment is an ongoing process under Article III, Section 1 b.) of Tribe's Constitution and under Section 1101 (c) Title- 8, Membership Ordinance. There is no enrollment (application) deadline under these two sections.

• Any person regardless of age that can show proof they are of Yaqui descent can apply for membership.
• There are no geographic restrictions involved when applying.

  If you have a questions or comments on this page, Email: pyt_enrollment@pascuayaqui-nsn.gov