catlaughing, I have Dutch, German on my mothers side and pure Italian on my Fathers side. I used to tell every one there's alot of meatballs on both sides of the tree.I have a very good friend here in Illinois that is a spiritual leader for the Potawatomi people. I have sat in alot of pipe cerimonies. He always reminds me, that being Native American has nothing to do with the color of my skin but rather with the way of the heart. walk the red path and live within the circle. see ya.