Yes.
More specifically, you need to consult us. For example, when someone says they're Abenaki, you should come to us and we'll tell you who our members are. A person can't just self-identify as Abenaki. There's a process in place for recognizing that person through the Indian status card, but also through the communities. If someone doesn't have that status but is descended from a community, the community they claim to be associated with can certify their ancestry. That way, we help our own descendants.
We're the ones in the best position to determine who our members are and who should be entitled or have access to the services or grants available to support the economic development of each of our nations.