Unrecognized Tribes
Unrecognized tribes in the United States are organizations of people who claim to be historically, culturally, and/or genetically related to historic Native American Indian tribes but who are not officially recognized as Indigenous nations by the United States federal government, by individual states, or by recognized Indigenous nations. The following groups claim to be of Native American, American Indian, Yupik, or Métis heritage by ethnicity, but have no federal recognition through the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Federal Acknowledgment (OFA), United States Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor (SOL), and are not recognized by any state government in the United States nor by any recognized Indigenous nations. Some of the organizations are regarded as fraudulent and called Corporations Posing as Indigenous Nations (CPAIN). This list does not include terminated (previously recognized) tribes. List of unrecognized ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tribe (Native American)
In the United States, an American Indian tribe, Native American tribe, Alaska Native village, tribal nation, or similar concept is any extant or historical clan, tribe, band, nation, or other group or community of Native Americans in the United States. Modern forms of these entities are often associated with land or territory of an Indian reservation. "Federally recognized Indian tribe" is a legal term of art in United States law with a specific meaning. An Indian tribe recognized by the United States government usually possesses tribal sovereignty, a "dependent sovereign nation" status with the Federal Government that is similar to that of a state in some situations, and that of a nation in others. Depending on the historic circumstances of recognition, the degree of self-government and sovereignty varies somewhat from one tribal nation to another. Legal definition in the United States The term ''tribe'' is defined in the United States for some federal government purpose ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Wangunk
The Wangunk or Wongunk were an Indigenous people from central Connecticut. They had three major settlements in the areas of the present-day towns of Portland, Middletown, and Wethersfield. They also used lands in other parts of what were later organized by English settlers as Middlesex and Hartford counties. Some sources call the Wangunk the Mattabessett, or Mattabesch, but Wangunk is the name used by scholars and by contemporary Wangunk descendants. Prior to European contact, the Wangunk spoke Quiripi, which is part of the large Algonquian language family and had strong connections with other of the many Algonquian nations, whose territory was along the Atlantic coast and rivers leading to the sea. Some living people identify as having Wangunk ancestry; however, there is no Wangunk political organization that is a state-recognized tribe by Connecticut or a federally recognized as a Native American tribe. Territory Wangunk people lived in and near present-day Middletown, Ha ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nipmuc Nation
The Nipmuc Nation is a state-recognized tribe of Nipmuc people, an Indigenous people of the Northeastern Woodlands based in South Grafton, Massachusetts. They are the only state-recognized tribe in Massachusetts, according to the National Conference of State Legislators. The Nipmuc Nation also uses the term Chaubunagungamaug Nipmuck, of Worcester County, Massachusetts. Most of the group's more than 500 members live in and around Chaubunagungamaug Reservation, Hassanamisco Reservation and the city of Worcester. Cheryll Toney Holley was elected as the chief in 2013. In 2004, the Bureau of Indian Affairs determined that this group did not meet four of the seven mandatory requirements to be a federally recognized tribe. Nonprofit The Nipmuc Nation founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Nipmuc Nation Tribal Council, Inc., based in South Grafton, Massachusetts, in 1998. Status determination ''The following is based upon "Proposed Finding Against Federal Acknowled ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pocomoke Indian Tribe
The Pocomoke people were a historic Native American tribe whose territory encompassed the rivers Pocomoke, Great Annemessex, Little Annemessex, and Manokin, the bays of Monie and Chincoteague, and the sounds of Pocomoke and Tangier. History Their numbers decreased during the 17th and 18th centuries due to the effects of diseases brought from Europe, massacres by Virginia colonists, and forced displacement from their territory by numerous land grants and patents to immigrants and transports. Beginning about 1742 some Pocomoke families moved northward, by way of the Susquehanna River and settled in present-day Pennsylvania and Canada, while others cohabited with the Assateague, Nanticoke, and Choptanks near Indian River. Subtribes Several related groups were considered subtribes of the Pocomoke: * Acquintica, also spelled Aquintankec, Aquinteca * Annamessex, Annamessick * Gingoteque, Chingotegue, Gingateege, Gingo Teague, Yingoteague * Manokin, Mannanokin, Monoakin * Morums ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Moorish Science Temple Of America
The Moorish Science Temple of America is an American national and religious organization founded by Noble Drew Ali (born as Timothy Drew) in the early twentieth century. He based it on the premise that African Americans are descendants of the Moabites and thus are "Moorish" (sometimes also spelled "Muurish" by adherents) by nationality, and Islamic by faith. Ali put together elements of major traditions to develop a message of personal transformation through historical education, racial pride and spiritual uplift. His doctrine was also intended to provide African Americans with a sense of identity in the world and to promote civic involvement. An organization with headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, claiming to be "the ONLY Moorish Science Temple teaching the full National side of the Moorish Movement", is the Moorish Science Temple, with registered business names of the Divine and National Movement of North America, Inc., and Moorish American National Republic. One primary ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Apalachee Indians Of Louisiana
The Talimali Band of Apalachee Indians is one of several cultural heritage organizations of individuals who identify as descendants of the Apalachee people. The historical Apalachee were a Muskogean language-speaking tribe who lived at the Florida-Georgia border north of the Gulf of Mexico until the beginning of the 18th century. The Talimali Band of Apalachee Indians is one of more than 517 unrecognized organizations. This organization is neither a federally recognized tribe nor a state-recognized tribe.. They were previously called the Apalachee Indians of Louisiana. About 300 people belong to this organization. Nonprofit organizations In 1995, the Talimali Band of Apalachee Indians organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, based in Pineville, Louisiana. Arthur R. Bennett was the organization's principal officer. Zina Lee Spears served as the organization's registered agent. Arthur R. Bennett currently leads the organization. There is also the Apalachee Indians ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Talimali Band, The Apalachee Indians Of Louisiana
The Talimali Band of Apalachee Indians is one of several cultural heritage organizations of individuals who identify as descendants of the Apalachee people. The historical Apalachee were a Muskogean language-speaking tribe who lived at the Florida-Georgia border north of the Gulf of Mexico until the beginning of the 18th century. The Talimali Band of Apalachee Indians is one of more than 517 unrecognized organizations. This organization is neither a federally recognized tribe nor a state-recognized tribe.. They were previously called the Apalachee Indians of Louisiana. About 300 people belong to this organization. Nonprofit organizations In 1995, the Talimali Band of Apalachee Indians organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, based in Pineville, Louisiana. Arthur R. Bennett was the organization's principal officer. Zina Lee Spears served as the organization's registered agent. Arthur R. Bennett currently leads the organization. There is also the Apalachee Indians Ta ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Atakapa-Ishak Nation
The Atapaka Ishak Nation, officially named the Atakapa Ishak Tribe of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana, is a cultural heritage organization of individuals who identify as descendants of the Atakapa people. The Atakapa Ishak Nation is an unrecognized organization. Despite using the word ''nation'' in its name, the group is neither a federally recognized tribe nor a state-recognized tribe. Louisiana has 11 state-recognized tribes but rejected the Atakapa Ishak Nation's application for state recognition. Organization In 2008, the Atakapa Ishak Nation formed the Atakapa Ishak Tribe of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Edward Chretien Jr. is their president and primary contact. Petition for federal recognition In 2007, the Atakapas Ishak Nation of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana sent a letter of intent to petition for federal recognition. They have not followed up with a petition for f ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kentucky General Assembly
The Kentucky General Assembly, also called the Kentucky Legislature, is the state legislature (United States), state legislature of the U.S. state of Kentucky. It comprises the Kentucky Senate and the Kentucky House of Representatives. The General Assembly meets annually in the state Kentucky State Capitol, capitol building in Frankfort, Kentucky, convening on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January. In even-numbered years, sessions may not last more than 60 legislative days, and cannot extend beyond April 15. In odd-numbered years, sessions may not last more than 30 legislative days, and cannot extend beyond March 30. Special sessions may be called by the Governor of Kentucky at any time for any duration. History The first meeting of the General Assembly occurred in 1792, shortly after Kentucky was granted statehood. Legislators convened in Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington, the state's temporary capital. Among the first orders of business was choosing a permanent stat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ridgetop Shawnee
The Ridgetop Shawnee Tribe of Indians, known as the Ridgetop Shawnee since 2013, descend from southeastern Kentucky's early multiracial settlers of 1790-1870. Their ancestors migrated to the central Appalachian region in the late 18th to mid 19th centuries, with origins likely in colonial Virginia, similar to other migrants on the frontier.Ridgetop Shawnee Tribe of Indians Website The Ridgetop Shawnee Tribe of Indians were recognized by name for their civic contributions by a resolution of the . In June 2013 the Pine Mountain Indian Community, LLC, announced that the Ridgetop group would be renamed as the Ridgetop Shawnee, to serve as the heritage arm of this nonp ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Southern Cherokee Nation Of Kentucky
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Kaweah Indian Nation
The Kaweah Indian Nation, Inc., was a civic group interested in cultivating a Native American identity. The group is named after the Kaweah people and has applied for status as a federally recognized tribe in the USA in the 1980s, a petition which was denied. Scam artists have sold purported citizenships in the non-recognized tribe, particularly to Mexican nationals who have entered the US without documents. Malcolm Webber, who called himself "Grand Chief Thunderbird IV," was convicted on six felony charges and sentenced to prison time in 2008. Petition for federal recognition The Kaweah Indian Nation, based in California at the time, petitioned the US federal government for federal recognition. In 1985, their petition was denied. The proposed finding stated: "The Kaweah Indian, Inc. is a recently formed group that did not exist prior to 1980. ... The KIN is primarily an urban Indian group in Porterville, California, which has no relation to the aboriginal Kaweah Indians and did ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |