The statement expresses a subjective stance or opinion ('I am on the side of') rather than a verifiable factual claim. Without specific, measurable assertions about actions, policies, or events, it cannot be objectively confirmed or refuted as factually true or false.

No verifiable record shows Mayor Jim Strickland has publicly stated or demonstrated being 'on the side of Native America'; the claim is unsubstantiated.

The statement is a personal, subjective claim of support rather than an objective fact that can be verified; therefore it cannot be judged true or false in a factual sense.

The statement is a verifiable expression of the speaker's claimed political position, which can be confirmed from the source provided.