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The Una Nation (pronounced: oo-nuh), based in Eugene, Oregon was founded in 2009. The Una Nation is a Mixed-blood tribal nation; the only one recognized in the United States (by three sitting Mayors).

History
The Una Nation was founded in 2009 by Richard E. Lake, II, his wife Lucretia, their son Richard B. Lake, III, and Lucretia's father LeRoy J. Kincaid, III.

Enrollment
The Una claim to have nearly 40,000 enrolled members and enrollment is open to all who have at least one Native American ancestor.

Government
The Una Nation formerly used the hereditary title of Paramount Chief for their leader, but that position was changed to King (Tekahyihakem; pronounced tek-uh-hi-yee-huh-kem) last year. Their current leader is His Majesty, King Richard II Ziwahatan (Richard B. Lake, III). The King, who is one of, if not the only openly-gay tribal monarch in the world, is advised by the Great Council, consisting of the five original clans; each led by a High Chief. .

Recognition
The tribal nation has been both internationally and domestically recognized. Firstly, recognized by three sitting Mayors :


 * Christine Lundberg, Mayor of Springfield, Oregon;
 * Kitty Piercy, former Mayor of Eugene, Oregon;
 * Lucy Vinis, Mayor of Eugene, Oregon;

Further, the tribe has crossed the border with diplomacy and secured treaties with two Metis Nations in Canada :


 * Eastern Woodland Metis Nation Nova Scotia; and the
 * Metis Nation of Canada;

In 2015, a bill, HCR 16, was introduced to the Oregon House of Representatives to recognized the Una Nation by the State of Oregon. However, the bill never passed committee Nevertheless, the tribal nation continues to fight for recognition as a Mixed-Blood tribal Nation.

Elizabeth Warren
In February 2019, the Una Nation granted Senator Elizabeth Warren tribal enrollment, given her DNA results. Her office has yet to issue a statement regarding the gift of enrollment