🏹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.
Learn More🇺🇸Federal Acknowledgment for Indian Tribes
The United States Department of the Interior (Department) revises the regulations governing the process through which the Secretary acknowledges an Indian Tribe, creating a conditional, time- limited opportunity for denied petitioners to re-petition for Federal acknowledgment.
Learn More📝Department of the Interior Notice on Mattaponi Tribe Acknowledgment Petitions
The Department of the Interior (Department) gives notice that the group known as the Mattaponi Indian Tribe and Reservation has filed a documented petition for Federal acknowledgment as an American Indian Tribe with the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs. The Department seeks comment and evidence from the public on the petition.
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