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Category: Federal Recognition

LaGrand introduces resolution in support of Grand River Bands’ petition for federal recognition

March 3, 2022 Federal Recognition, In The News

State Rep. David LaGrand (D-Grand Rapids) announced the introduction of a resolution urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to approve the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians’ petition for federal recognition.

Michigan Senators join call for federal recognition of Grand River Bands

November 18, 2021February 3, 2022 Federal Recognition, In The News

Lawmakers sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior requesting an expedited decision and urgent action on the Grand River Bands request for federal recognition.

Senators press Interior Dept. to issue findings on Grand River Bands’ petition for federal recognition

November 18, 2021February 3, 2022 Federal Recognition, In The News

Michigan lawmakers asked the U.S. Department of the Interior to expedite its review of the Grand River Bands petition.

Commemorating, but not celebrating, the bicentennial of the treaty that ceded West Michigan

August 29, 2021February 3, 2022 Federal Recognition, In The News

Grand River Bands members gathered along the banks of the Grand River to mark the bicentennial of the treaty that made the city of Grand Rapids possible.

After 27 years, Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians continues to fight for federal recognition

July 18, 2021February 3, 2022 Federal Recognition, In The News

Despite a 27-year effort, the tribe’s approximately 600 enrolled members remain in limbo when it comes to exercising their rights as citizens of a sovereign tribal nation.

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