Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Filed Under: Recognition

BIA expected to issue ruling on Shinnecock Nation 

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is expected to issue a decision today on the federal recognition petition of the Shinnecock Nation of New York.

To settle a court case, the BIA promised to issue a proposed finding by today. A final determination is due in mid-2010.

The tribe was one of the first to start the federal recognition process. The tribe completed its petition over 10 year ago but has languished on the BIA's "ready" list.

The tribe is recognized by the state of New York and has a state-recognized reservation.

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