🏹Notice of Petition for Federal Acknowledgment as Indian Tribe
The Department of the Interior (Department) gives notice that the group known as the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians, a petitioner for Federal acknowledgment as an American Indian Tribe, has chosen to complete the petitioning process under the current version of the acknowledgment regulations (as revised July 31, 2015). The Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians had been proceeding under the previous version of the regulations (as they existed prior to July 31, 2015). The Department seeks comment and evidence from the public on the petition.
Learn More🏹New Federal Acknowledgment Regulation for American Indian Tribes
On January 15, 2025, the Department of Interior (Department) published in the Federal Register a final rule revising regulations governing the Federal acknowledgment process. The rule was set to take effect February 14, 2025; however, the department is delaying that date. The new effective date is March 21, 2025.
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