An Indiana tribe that has been denied federal recognition celebrated a gift of 150 acres of prime land.
The Miami Nation held a ceremony on Sunday to accept the donation. The land came from Stan Calvert, 69, a childhood friend of Miami Chief Brian Buchanan and his brother.
Calvert said he gave the land to tribe to preserve it. The tribe hopes to create a living village and museum and use the land for hunting and camping.
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Miami Indians give thanks for businessman's 150-acre gift
(The Indianapolis Star 12/2)
Court Decision:
MIAMI NATION
INDIANS OF INDIANA, INC. v. US DEP'T OF THE INTERIOR, No 00-3465 (7th Cir.
June 15, 2001)
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