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NOVEMBER 29, 2000

Two divided bands of the Nipmuc Tribe of Massachusett await a decision from the Bureau of Indian Affairs on their status as a federally recognized tribe.

The Hassanamisco band and the smaller Chaubunagungamaug band initially filed a petition as one tribe in 1980. In 1996, the Chaubunagungamaug split off and filed its own.

But Chaubunagungamaug Chief Wise Owl aka Edwin Morse, said he will pursue court action against the other if necessary. Meanwhile, Hassanamisco Chief Running River aka William Gould says they are cousins but Wise Owl won't admit it.

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Divisions remain deep as Nipmucs await ruling on tribal status (AP 11/28)

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