A group of Kickapoos in Arizona is seeking federal recognition with the help of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma.

The "Lost Kickapoos" have lived on the U.S. border near Mexico and recently established a tribal office with help from their Oklahoma relatives. There are about 150 members, some of whom live in Mexico. Members on both sides cross the border frequently but say they have trouble because they lack documentation.

The Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, the Kickapoo Tribe of Kansas and the Traditional Kickapoo Tribe of Texas already have federal recognition. Some still travel to Mexico, where the government has set aside a reservation.

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'Lost' tribe seeks status (The Arizona Republic 3/8)
Lost tribe seeks official status (AP 3/8)