BIA publishes federal recognition decisions
Friday, May 30, 2008
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Recognition
The
Bureau of Indian Affairs published two federal recognition decisions in the
Federal Register today.
Both cases affect tribes from Louisiana. One is the
Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe and the other is the
Biloxi, Chitimacha Confederation of Muskogees.
In both cases, former assistant secretary Carl Artman said the tribes did not meet the criteria for federal status. He signed the decisions on May 22, the day before he left office.
Comments are due on both decisions by November 22. After, the BIA will prepare final determinations for both tribes.
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