More than 100 people who were ousted from Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island have formed their own tribe and plan to seek federal recognition.

The Northern Narragansetts, as the new group is known, was created after a large family was disenrolled from the Narragansett Tribe. They have held two meetings to put their application together.

The tribe began reviewing its rolls several years ago. As many as 300 people have been removed, a former member said.

The ousted members hope to file a class action against Chief Matthew Thomas. They also want the Bureau of Indian Affairs to intervene.

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Indians thrown off the tribal rolls aim to start own tribe (The Chariho Times 12/7)

Relevant Links:
Narragansett Tribe - http://www.narragansett-tribe.org

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