The Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians of New Jersey are seeing support for their bid to gain state and federal recognition.
The tribe was recognized by a state resolution in the 1980s. But a lawmaker has introduced a new bill to clarify that the tribe can market arts and crafts under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990.
State Assemblyman Doug Fisher, a Democrat, also wants the tribe to gain federal recognition. He is urging U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo, a Republican, to help the tribe.
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Lawmakers want to ensure Indian tribe is recognized as authentic
(The Bridgetown News 7/14)
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New Jersey tribe sees support for recognition bid
Thursday, July 14, 2005
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