Two formerly shunned members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts are now running for tribal council.
Stephanie Tobey-Roderick and Michelle Fernandes were shunned for filing a lawsuit in state court that sought more information the tribe's finances. It turns out the tribe's former chairman was involved in illegal activities and has since pleaded guilty.
Tobey-Roderick and Fernandes are now vying for four open seats on the council. The election will be held February 14.
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