Montana governor signs Little Shell Chippewa land bill
Friday, April 6, 2007
Filed Under:
Recognition
Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D) signed into law a bill that gives the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe control of a few acres for the next 10 years.
The tribe would have control over an historic apartment building at the Morony damsite. Supporters hope it will help the tribe with its federal recognition efforts.
The tribe won a favorable preliminary ruling from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in May 2000. But the decision has not been finalized. Members of Congress are seeking legislative recognition of the tribe.
Get the Story:
State offers control of Morony Dam building to Little Shell Chippewa Tribe
(The Great Falls Tribune 4/6)
Relevant Links:
Little Shell Tribe -
http://www.littleshelltribe.com
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