Burt Lake Band Seeks Second Shot at Federal Tribe Status
Published Date: 12/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians wants to try again to be officially recognized as a Native American tribe by the federal government. The Department of the Interior is now accepting public comments and evidence about their request until April 28, 2026. This is a big deal for the group and anyone interested in tribal recognition, with a clear deadline to share your thoughts.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Denied Petitioners Can Re-Petition
On March 21, 2025 the Department revised 25 CFR part 83 to create a conditional, time-limited chance for petitioners who were denied Federal acknowledgment to request authorization to re-petition. This change means groups previously denied federal recognition may seek authorization to try again under the revised rules.
Public Comment Period Open Until April 28, 2026
The Office of Federal Acknowledgment received a re-petition request from the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (petition R002) and is accepting public comments and evidence that must be postmarked by April 28, 2026. The narrative portion of the request is available at www.bia.gov/as-ia/ofa, and comments may be mailed to the Office of Federal Acknowledgment (Mail Stop 4071 MIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240) or emailed to [email protected].
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