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State Legislature Clears A Path For Montaukett Recognition

authorVirginia Garrison on Jun 14, 2013
The Montaukett Indian Nation moved closer to New York State recognition this week, as bills setting a procedure for tribal recognition cleared the State Assembly on Thursday and the State... more

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