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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2002

Michigan Governor John Engler signed a government-to-government agreement with the state's 12 tribes on Monday.

Engler hosted the second state-tribal summit. Representatives of all tribes attended.

The agreement recognizes tribes as sovereigns and promises consultation on issues that affect them. A state-tribal forum will be set up to implement the accord.

Get the Story:
Tribes, state reach accord (The South Bend Tribune 10/29)
Governor Engler Signs Government-to-Government Accord at Summit with Indian Tribes (Gov. John Engler 10/28)