Federal Recognition

Little Shell Chippewa Tribe still hopeful for federal recognition


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The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana is closer than ever to gaining federal recognition.

The tribe was denied recognition through the Bureau of Indian Affairs. But Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has ordered a reconsideration.

Additionally, the Obama administration supports S.161, a bill to extend federal recognition to the tribe. The Senate Indian Affairs Committee approved the bill in April and it's been placed on the Senate calendar.

Get the Story:
Little Shell optimistic on federal recognition (AP 5/12)
Preserving history: Little Shell dedicate new cultural center (The Great Falls Tribune 5/4)

Related Stories:
Native Sun News: Little Shell Tribe gets closer to recognition (04/16)
Montana senators back federal recognition for Little Shell Tribe (02/20)

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