Little Shell Chippewa land bill advances in Montana
Thursday, March 8, 2007
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Recognition
A bill to provide the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe with land passed its first vote in the Montana House on Wednesday.
Under the blll, the tribe would manage the Morony Dam townsite for 10 years. After that time, the tribe would be able to take control of the site.
The landless tribe is still in the federal recognition process. The Bureau of Indian Affairs issued a favorable preliminary determination in May 2000 but a final decision hasn't been made.
Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Montana) has introduced a bill to finalize the tribe's status.
Get the Story:
Little Shell tribe gets yes vote for townsite
(The Great Falls Tribune 3/8)
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Little Shell Tribe -
http://www.littleshelltribe.com
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