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Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe threatened with lawsuit
Friday, August 25, 2006

Two town leaders are threatening to file another sovereignty lawsuit against the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts.

The two selectmen in the town of Aquinnah say the tribe built a community center without local approval. They want the tribe to obtain permits for the building or sign a disputed land use agreement that was stalled this week.

The agreement is supposed to address sovereignty issues that arose after the tribe lost a major lawsuit. The state's highest court said a special act of Congress opened the tribe to lawsuits for failing to abide by local laws.

Tribal members objected to the proposed memorandum of understanding with the town at a special meeting this week. Residents ended up voting 36-18 to table the issue pending further discussions.

Get the Story:
Town, Tribe Agreement Stalls at Special Meeting; Future Remains in Doubt (The Martha's Vineyard Gazette 8/25)

Relevant Links:
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head - http://www.wampanoagtribe.net

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