Snohomish Tribe expects fight on recognition

Wednesday, April 2, 2008  

As it pursues a lawsuit over its lack of federal recognition, the Snohomish Tribe of Washington expects a fight from the Tulalip Tribes.

The Snohomish were rejected by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Tulalips say they are the rightful successors of the historic Snohomish Tribe.

Snohomish descendants can enroll with the Tulalips. But Snohomish Chairman Michael Evans hopes the lawsuit will beef up his tribe's numbers.

Get the Story:
Snohomish Tribe's road to recognition faces uphill battle (The Everett Herald 4/2)

Snohomish Tribe files suit to gain recognition (03/06)