What’s considered the largest proposed disenrollment of tribal members in Washington state is still moving forward, following a tribal court’s ruling this week. Leaders of the Nooksack Tribe near Bellingham aim to cut ties with 306 of its 2,000 members – that’s 15 percent of the tribe. Moreno Peralta is one of the members facing disenrollment. His grandmother was full Nooksack and he’s one-quarter. Growing up, he recalls hearing his grandmother’s stories about their Nooksack heritage. “Being told my whole life that this is who we are and this is where we come from, and for them to take this away – it would be a huge loss to my life,” Peralta said.Get the Story:
Nooksack Tribe Seeks To Cut 15 Percent Of Members (KUOW 5/23) Tribal Court Documents:
Complaint | Motion for Temporary Restraining Order | Declaration of Sonia Lomeli | Declaration of Norma Aldredge | Declaration of Secretary Rudy St. Germain | Declaration of RaeAnne Rabang | Declaration of Terry St. Germain | Declaration of Gabriel S. Galanda Related Stories:
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