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Indigenous Alignment Ordinance

Declaration of Common Law Administrative Affairs

Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. – Indian Affairs (Article of Federal Indian Administration)

This statement serves as formal public notice regarding the use, representation, and administrative alignment of the protected designation Autochthonous® American within public, commercial, educational, and governance spaces.

For those identifying as Autochthon (Autochthonous American), particularly individuals:

utilizing the Autochthonous® designation in commerce,
representing Indigenous governance or institutional authority in public media, or
operating under affidavits issued by Elder Dr. Yaffa Bey,

be advised that Indigenous Alignment under the Autochthonous® American framework constitutes structured governance—not merely cultural identification.

Administrative Implications

Under the administrative purview associated with 25 U.S.C. (Indian Affairs), classification directly impacts:

eligibility for recognition
access to land-based jurisdictional frameworks
participation in institutional consultation
and standing within federal, tribal, or trust-based governance systems

As such, the commercial or institutional use of Autochthonous®—including social media monetization, educational programming, fundraising, or organizational representation—triggers Stewardship Responsibilities (SR) and due diligence requirements consistent with:

intellectual governance models
nonprofit institutional oversight (e.g., museum or educational trusts)
and common law fiduciary duty standards

This process does not constitute a claim upon personal income or private enterprise. Rather, it establishes the same administrative expectation present in:

accredited educational institutions
federally recognized tribal programs
nonprofit fundraising bodies
and certified cultural or religious product standards

Structured participation ensures authenticity, protection, and lawful continuity of the work being represented.

Historical & Shamanic Context

Shamanic teaching invites us to see beyond labels—beyond the names given to us—and understand how identity has been shaped over time.

In 1924, Walter Plecker’s Racial Integrity Act reclassified many original Indigenous-identified people as “colored.”
In the early 1900s, Franz Boas challenged racist theories, reshaping anthropology.
In 1941, Melville Herskovits reframed academic understanding of Black identity.
By 1988, the term “African American” became widely adopted.

Over decades, our people were classified—and reclassified—as Colored, Negro, Black, Indian, Moor, Freedman, and African American.

Black History Month is not only about celebration—it is about understanding how these classifications were created, recorded, and enforced.

This misalignment is not abstract; it is rooted in the genocide, forced assimilation, and erasure of original Aboriginal peoples in America. The dark copper-colored race of Turtle Island has always been here—but history deliberately misnamed us.

Alignment & Participation Standards

I speak today as the trademark holder of Autochthonous® Americans, here to help restore alignment with the land’s original identity.

All alignment is therefore to proceed through recognized governance channels to ensure:

protection of Elders (including Dr. Phil Valentine)
integrity of affidavits
lawful brand use
and continuity of Indigenous institutional development

Non-compliant use of the Autochthonous® designation, Elder-issued affidavits, or governance language in commerce, fundraising, or public representation is classified as Non-Aligned Representation.

Participation requires Stewardship Duty (SD):

Administrative, fiduciary, and representational standards must be met.
Individuals may teach, organize, or fundraise under alignment only after verification.
Resource flows are treated as Stewardship Inputs, accountable to the institution (museum, trust, educational programs).

The operational model mirrors accredited schools, tribal enrollment departments, religious certification bodies, cultural trusts, and nonprofit programs.

Function of the Autochthonous® Mark

Source Identification – signals administrative responsibility for work presented.
Quality Control – ensures teachings, affidavits, programs, or fundraising meet standards.
Continuity of Administration – preserves lawful chains between Elder instruction, institutional implementation, and governance participation.
Public Trust Signaling – indicates alignment, fulfilled duties, and documented participation.

Institutional & Legal Protections

Autochthonous® Americans® is protected under U.S. trademark law (15 U.S.C. §1051 et seq.)
All written materials and institutional frameworks are protected under U.S. copyright law (17 U.S.C. §102)
This statement is issued under First Amendment protections and applicable federal intellectual property law.

This is not just history. This is reclamation. This is structural realignment.

Together, we build with the people—not on them.

Build With Us, Not on Us.

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#Autochthonous #CulturalGovernance

Respectfully,

Freddie A. Williams

Founder, The Al Amarikanos Museum

Trademark Holder – Autochthonous® Americans®

Autochthonous® Americans Trademark Notice Legal Declaration

Trademark Notice & Legal Declaration

Autochthonous® Americans is a federally registered service mark in the United States, and all rights are reserved. Use of this mark without prior written authorization is strictly prohibited.

Trademark Details:

US Serial Number: 98355453
Application Filing Date: January 12, 2024
US Registration Number: 7561259
Registration Date: November 05, 2024
Register: Supplemental
Mark Type: Service Mark
TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE / REGISTRATION / Issued and Active
Amended to Principal Register: No
Date Amended to Current Register: September 18, 2024
Status: Registered. The registration date determines post-registration maintenance requirements.
Status Date: November 05, 2024

Legal Protections:

All written content, logos, imagery, and institutional frameworks referencing Autochthonous® Americans are protected under federal trademark law (15 U.S.C. §1051 et seq.) and applicable copyright law (17 U.S.C. §102).
Unauthorized reproduction, commercial exploitation, or public use of this mark, its derivatives, or affiliated materials may constitute trademark infringement and violation of federal intellectual property law.
Any use of this mark must comply with official governance, stewardship, and alignment standards as outlined by the Autochthonous® American institutional framework, including protection of Elders, affidavit integrity, and lawful representation of cultural and governance initiatives.

First Amendment Disclaimer:

This website and its content are published under the protections of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, including educational, informational, and cultural documentation purposes.

Authorized Use:

Entities or individuals seeking to use Autochthonous® Americans for educational, institutional, or commercial purposes must obtain prior written permission from the trademark holder and adhere to all stewardship and alignment protocols.

Trademark Holder & Contact:

Freddie A. Williams

Founder, The Al Amarikanos Museum

Trademark Holder – Autochthonous® Americans®

Declaration of Common Law Administrative Affairs Pursuant to

– Indian Affairs (Article of Federal Indian Administration)

This statement serves as formal notice regarding the use, representation, and administrative alignment of the protected designation Autochthonous® American within public, commercial, educational, and governance spaces.

For those identifying as Autochthon (Autochthonous American), particularly individuals:

• utilizing the Autochthonous® designation in commerce,

• representing Indigenous governance or institutional authority in public media, or

• operating under affidavits issued by Elder Dr. Yaffa Bey,

be advised that Indigenous Alignment under the Autochthonous® American framework constitutes a matter of structured governance—not merely cultural identification.

Under the administrative purview associated with 25 U.S.C. (Indian Affairs), classification directly impacts:

• eligibility for recognition

• access to land-based jurisdictional frameworks

• participation in institutional consultation

• and standing within federal, tribal, or trust-based governance systems

As such, the commercial or institutional use of Autochthonous®—including social media monetization, educational programming, fundraising, or organizational representation—triggers Stewardship

Responsibilities (SR) and due diligence requirements consistent with:

• intellectual governance models

• nonprofit institutional oversight (e.g., museum or educational trusts)

• and common law fiduciary duty standards

This process does not constitute a claim upon personal income or private enterprise.

Rather, it establishes the same administrative expectation present in:

• accredited educational institutions

• federally recognized tribal programs

• nonprofit fundraising bodies

• and certified cultural or religious product standards

(i.e., structured participation to ensure authenticity, protection, and lawful continuity of the work being represented).

This is especially relevant where legacy classifications such as “African-American” continue to administratively separate Indigenous-descended populations from American Indian Affairs recognition pathways. Alignment seeks to responsibly bridge this classification gap through documented governance procedures.

In this context, safeguarding the administrative and physical security of involved Elders—including Dr. Phil Valentine—and the recognized Autochthonous® trademark holder is necessary, as ongoing targeting has been observed in connection with alignment activity and institutional development (including museum-based initiatives).

All alignment is therefore to proceed through recognized governance channels to ensure:

• protection of Elders

• integrity of affidavits

• lawful brand use

• and continuity of Indigenous institutional development

Together, we build with the people—not on them.

Support: $mrtracks

#Autochthonous #CulturalGovernance

Administrative Alignment & Protection Notice:

What is being anticipated is non-compliant use of:

• the Autochthonous® designation

• Elder-issued affidavits (e.g., from Dr. Yaffa Bey)

• alignment language or institutional posture

by individuals who may:

• monetize it

• represent governance authority they don’t hold

• or bypass the due-diligence process being established

Accordingly, misuse is hereby pre-classified as Non-Aligned Representation, and participation is made conditional upon Stewardship Duty (SD). This establishes a Participation Threshold—not a Paywall.

Individuals are not being asked to surrender income. They are required to meet administrative, fiduciary, and representational standards if they intend to:

• use the Autochthonous® designation publicly

• teach from affidavit frameworks

• fundraise, sell, or organize under Indigenous alignment claims

• or represent museum / trust / governance initiatives

This includes the safeguarding and protection of all Elders, Elder Elders, Grandmasters, High Priestess Elvays, Indigenous business networks, tribal circles, and clan circles across Turtle Island—from East to West, North to South.

This operational model mirrors that of accredited schools, tribal enrollment departments, religious certification bodies, cultural trusts, and nonprofit institutional programs. Participation = Duties + Documentation.

Use of the Autochthonous® designation, Elder-issued affidavits (including those from ), or Indigenous governance language in commerce, fundraising, or public representation therefore requires Stewardship Duty and administrative due diligence.

This is not a financial claim upon individuals—it is a participation requirement to ensure lawful use, Elder protection, and institutional integrity.

Unauthorized or non-aligned representation may compromise ongoing work and safety for involved parties, including . Alignment is a duty, not a trend.

At a technical level, the function of the Autochthonous® mark in this process is four-fold:

1. Source Identification – signals who is administratively responsible for the work being presented (governance origin).

2. Quality Control – ensures teachings, affidavits, programs, or fundraising meet stewardship and documentation standards.

3. Continuity of Administration – preserves lawful chains between Elder instruction, museum/educational implementation, and modern governance participation.

4. Public Reliance / Trust Signaling – indicates the work is aligned, duties have been met, and participation is documented.

Within a Resource-Based Alignment model, support flows are treated as Stewardship Inputs, not personality-based payments:

• Initial donations support due diligence (verification, documentation, safety)

• Verified participants may then teach, organize, or fundraise under alignment

• Circulation of resources becomes accountable to the institution (e.g., museum work)

• The mark maintains oversight so the system doesn’t fragment

This framework is analogous to public trust marks (e.g., Kosher certification) where compliance with institutional standards ensures consumer/public confidence.

Alignment Ordinance Context (25 U.S.C. – Indian Affairs): Use of the Autochthonous® designation in commerce, education, fundraising, governance representation, or public institutional alignment triggers Stewardship Responsibility (SR) and administrative due diligence consistent with nonprofit museum oversight, fiduciary duty standards, and intellectual governance controls. This does not constitute a demand for personal income. It establishes participation thresholds to ensure Elder protection, affidavit integrity, lawful mark usage, and continuity of Indigenous institutional development.

Together, we build with the people—not on them.

Support: $mrtracks

#Autochthonous #CulturalGovernance

Autochthonous® Americans Archive Estate Portal

Preserving Indigenous Cultural Heritage

Indigenous Alignment Ordinance

Declaration of Common Law Administrative Affairs

Administrative Implications

Historical & Shamanic Context

Alignment & Participation Standards

Function of the Autochthonous® Mark

Institutional & Legal Protections

Build With Us, Not on Us.

Autochthonous® Americans Trademark Notice Legal Declaration

Declaration of Common Law Administrative Affairs Pursuant to

– Indian Affairs (Article of Federal Indian Administration)

Administrative Alignment & Protection Notice:

Stewardship Duty (SD) and the Autochthonous® mission:

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Preserving Indigenous Cultural Heritage

Indigenous Alignment Ordinance

Declaration of Common Law Administrative Affairs

Administrative Implications

Historical & Shamanic Context

Alignment & Participation Standards

Function of the Autochthonous® Mark

Institutional & Legal Protections

Build With Us, Not on Us.

Autochthonous® Americans Trademark Notice Legal Declaration

Declaration of Common Law Administrative Affairs Pursuant to

– Indian Affairs (Article of Federal Indian Administration)

Administrative Alignment & Protection Notice:

Stewardship Duty (SD) and the Autochthonous® mission:

Donate to Build With Us, Not On Us.

Subscribe

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