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MI SR0151
Resolution
AI Summary
- Urges the U.S. Department of Interior to approve the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians (GRBOI) petition for federal acknowledgement
- Establishes GRBOI as the political successor to the Grand River Ottawa People through historical treaties dating from 1795 to 1855
- Documents GRBOI as a well-defined social community in western Michigan with high marriage rates among members and shared cultural activities including powwows and traditional celebrations
- Notes GRBOI has been seeking federal recognition for three decades and has been on the "active consideration" list since 2013
- Identifies that federal recognition denial prevents members from accessing healthcare, housing, and education assistance available to federally recognized tribes
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge the United States Department of Interior to approve the petition of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians for federal acknowledgement.
Last Action
Adopted
6/23/2022
Committee Referrals
Government Operations6/14/2022
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