3 Connecticut Native American tribes may reapply for federal recognition, denied in 1996 & 2004.

3 Connecticut Native American tribes (Golden Hill Paugussett, Schaghticoke, Eastern Pequot) may reapply for federal recognition, denied in 1996 & 2004. Reconsideration could open doors for economic, housing, & educational opportunities. BIA previously required proof of continued existence, political authority, and descendant lists, often difficult for indigenous peoples without written records.

August 17, 2024
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