POLITICSNYT US
Small Tribes Say They Lack the Clout to Secure Federal Recognition
The Chinook Indian Nation near Bay Center, Wash., asserts they refuse to accept the federal government's denial of their recognition as Chinook. Members claim the federal government cannot dictate their tribal identity.
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