The Bureau of Indian Affairs won't recognize the new leadership of the Cayuga Nation of New York.

The tribe sought to remove its traditional form of government and Clint Halftown as its representative. But the BIA said not enough tribal members voted in an election that created a "provisional" tribal council.

The BIA also rejected an attempt to appoint two new traditional chiefs. So Halftown, who has criticized a land claim settlement with the state, will continue to be recognized as the tribe's leader.

Get the Story:
Federal agency supports traditional leader (AP 8/1)
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Federal agency rejects tribal vote (The Syracuse Post-Standard 8/1)
Feds snub Cayuga election (The Auburn Citizen 7/29)

Cayuga Nation Decision:
Cayuga Nation v. New York (June 28, 2005)

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