Alleged tribe claims land in Rhode Island

THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2003

The Seaconke Wampanoag Tribe of Rhode Island has filed a suit in federal court claiming title to 34 square miles of land.

The tribe says it has a deed to the land. The tribe says it will accept a land-money settlement.

The tribe is not state or federally recognized.

Get the Story:
Tribe stakes claim to land (The Woonsocket Call 3/13)

Relevant Links:
Seaconke Wampanoag Tribe - http://www.inphone.com/seahome.html