Erma Vizenor, the chairwoman of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe
Indians of Minnesota, won't face a removal election.
Tribal members submitted a petition with 567 signatures last month. They said Vizenor was disregarding the tribal constitution. They also complained about not being able to work at the tribal casino and about tribal enrollment issues.
The tribal council examined the petition and said it found numerous deficiencies. Only 375 signatures were valid, not enough for a recall.
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White Earth Tribal Council rejects petition to oust Chairwoman Erma Vizenor
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