The Narragansett Indian Church
on the Narragansett Reservation in Rhode Island. Photo from Narragansett Tribe
Members of the Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island held a protest on Monday, accusing their leaders of squandering federal funds and banishing critics. The tribe received a $350,000 grant in 2010 to enhance its justice system, WPRI reported. Protesters want to know where the money went, with some saying the tribe still lacks its own court. "There is no tribunal. Everyone here will tell you there is no tribunal,” Darlene Monroe told the station. Bella Noka, another critic, said she was banished for questioning tribal leaders. The move apparently came after tribal members held a protest last month and questioned the residency of Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas, who maintains a home in Florida and spends time there. “There are many people who are afraid to come forward because of things that have taken place in the past," Noka told WPRI. Get the Story:
Narragansett Indian tribe gathers for protest (WPRI 1/19)
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