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Tuesday, September 23, 2003

Members of the Stillaguamish Tribe of Washington protested against their leaders on Monday.

Tribal members say the chairman and two other officials are benefiting from a smoke shop on tribal land. They want revenues generated to go to the tribe.

Some tribal members are also upset over the tribe's plans to build a casino. Tribal leaders tore down tribal housing and relocated some tribal members but the $36 million deal fell through.

According to The Seattle Times, the dispute has driven some members to enroll with the Tulalip Tribes.

Get the Story:
Smoke shop sparks complaints: Some Stillaguamish decry leaders' actions (The Seattle Times 9/23)
Stillaguamish members protest for information (The Everett Herald 9/23)

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