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Conn. tribe waiting on recognition
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2002 Chief Richard Velky of the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation of Connecticut says he expects the Bureau of Indian Affairs to issue a proposed finding on this tribe's recognition in the second half of 2003. Until then, Velky said his tribe is continuing to consider areas to hose possible economic development, including a casino. He also said the tribe isn't ruling out land claims. The tribe's petition has been pending for two decades. Two other Schaghticoke groups are also seeking recognition Get the Story:
Schaghticokes leave open the possibility of future land claims (AP 1/23) Relevant Links:
Branch of Acknowledgment and Research - http://www.doi.gov/bia/ack_res.html Related Stories:
Factions of tribe seeking recognition (1/2)
'Plan' devised to fight casino (12/12)
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Judge turns Schaghticoke recognition back to BIA (5/10)
Federal recognition battles continue (5/10)
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