Heiltsuk First Nation and Northern British Columbia

First Nations basketball competition: He is African by race — but legally, culturally and ethnically he identifies as a member of the Heiltsuk First Nation, according to Toronto Star. The mix is not common, but Wilson says he never really had a problem with it until earlier this week, when he was expelled from a popular First Nations basketball competition in northern British Columbia. The 20-year-old, who was adopted as a baby from Haiti, also carries a status Indian card. His father says the tournament committee claims he lacks sufficient aboriginal bloodlines to participate in the All Native Basketball Tournament. It a decision that has not only upset Wilson, his family and community, but has raised questions about what parameters are used to define identity and membership in a group. Tournament organizers could not be reached for comment. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.