Schaghticoke Tribe Requests Second Chance at Recognition
Published Date: 12/30/2025
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Summary
The Schaghticoke Tribal Nation has asked the government for permission to try again to be officially recognized as an American Indian Tribe. The Department of the Interior is now inviting the public to share their thoughts or evidence about this request by April 29, 2026. This is a big deal for the tribe and anyone interested in tribal recognition, but it doesn’t involve any immediate money changes.
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