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IBIA makes decision in tribal leadership dispute


The Interior Board of Indian Appeals has ruled in a long-running dispute over the leadership of the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe of California.

In a June 1 decision, the board ordered the Bureau of Indian Affairs to recognize a faction headed by Joe Kennedy as the legitimate tribal council. A copy of the decision is not yet posted online at http://www.ibiadecisions.com.

The Kennedy council has been fighting with the Dan Shoshone council over control of the tribe. Both factions have been moving forward with an off-reservation casino in Hesperia.

Get the Story:
Judges recognize Kennedy tribal council (The Hesperia Star 6/14)

Relevant Links:
Timbisha Shoshone Tribe - http://timbisha.org

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