WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1358, The Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Reaffirmation Act

Comment by hank p (October 15, 2009, 01:00:00)

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

109 years ago on this day oct, 15 in a land grab for the virgin lumber that grew on our lands, our village was burnt to the ground. how long does the cheboiganing band (burt lake band) have to wait for justice?...

Comment by bob (October 6, 2009, 01:00:00)

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

my family were direct decendents of burt lake i am of 3 family lines, in 2004 we were supposed to have our turn in front of the BIA. Instead we were tricked and our chance was SOLD OUT. if you look back into the records you may find some foul play on behalf of the BIA, TRIBES, AND ATTORNEYS. REMEMBER JACK A. please give the people MY PEOPLE a chance to have recognition. Bob...

Comment by Harry Fenner (September 22, 2009, 01:00:00)

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

I am decendent of one of the family's that were residents of the Burt Lake Reservation in 1900. My Great GrandFather and Great GrandMother had their home and all belongings destroyed in that fire. I am outraged that it is now 2009 and still the Federal goverment has witheld recognition for our band. This is a goverment that I served both in the Army and Air Force from 1963 thru 1970. I served because I belived and still do in the fact that our form of goverment was and still is the most fair to all who live here....

Revision by webmaster (July 16, 2009, 01:00:00)

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1358 would reaffirm and clarify the Federal relationship of the Burt Lake Band as a distinct federally recognized Indian Tribe.

Detailed Summary

Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Reaffirmation Act - Reaffirms federal recognition and the rights and privileges of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians in Cheboygan County, Michigan. Extends to the Band eligibility for all federal services and benefits available to other federally recognized Indian tribes. Designates the service area for the delivery of federal services to the Band and to other Indians in the area of Cheboygan County, Michigan.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land in Cheboygan County, Michigan, and in other geographic areas and to hold such lands in trust for the benefit of the Band.

Sets forth criteria and evidentiary requirements for determining the initial membership of the Band. Requires the Band to provide a copy of its base roll to the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs within one year after the enactment of this Act.

Provides that the initial constitution of the Band shall be the constitution submitted by the Band to the Office of Federal Acknowledgment on May 2, 2005.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/15/2009: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Hearings Held.

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Status as of July 15, 2009

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

7/15/2009: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Hearings Held.

Comment by ShawNoWatt (July 12, 2009, 01:00:00)

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Please write your congressman on the Natural Resource Committee before July 15 in order to get this on the floor for a vote. Megwech...

Comment by HarryTheGreek (June 4, 2009, 01:00:00)

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

As a Greek-American.. I must say that the people of our nation have deprived and neglected the TRUE AMERICANS of this land and must GIVE to THEM was IS THEIRS. This is Freedom.. If our nation..our country is based on Freedom and Liberty then we must not subdue and prolong the giving back of what is OUR TRUE AMERICANS' PROPERTY and RIGHTS. As my ancestors in Greece say Freedom or Death.. and as our 'so called' forefathers of this land once said 'Give me liberty or give me death'.. As a Greek-American, my family and I stand behind the Native peoples' of their land. Any of people who look to hold back their original rights to this land are the true terrorists. I stand behind them and so do my fellow Greeks, Italians, and Irishmen....

Comment by MDS (June 1, 2009, 01:00:00)

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

I have heard about due process but its missing in the Burt Lake Band recognition. It takes decades to decide one's fate. I'm disappointed in our legal system. This has turnrd out to be a real miscarriage of justice...

Comment by Tamy (April 29, 2009, 01:00:00)

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

How much longer will the federal gov. make my elders wait to recieve something that they all rightfully deserve?...

Comment by fergpark (March 26, 2009, 01:00:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

how many times can this bill be set on the back burner? it was previously H.R.1575. our people have waited a hundred years on our federal government for help.still they cant right the wrongs done to my ancesters but give us what we need and deserve!...

Revision by webmaster (March 23, 2009, 01:00:00)

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1358 would reaffirm and clarify the Federal relationship of the Burt Lake Band as a distinct federally recognized Indian Tribe.

Detailed Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land in Cheboygan County, Michigan, and in other geographic areas and to hold such lands in trust for the benefit of the Band.

Provides that the initial constitution of the Band shall be the constitution submitted by the Band to the Office of Federal Acknowledgment on May 2, 2005.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 3/5/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (March 6, 2009, 01:00:00)

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1358 would reaffirm and clarify the Federal relationship of the Burt Lake Band as a distinct federally recognized Indian Tribe.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

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Revision by webmaster (March 6, 2009, 01:00:00)

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1358 would reaffirm and clarify the Federal relationship of the Burt Lake Band as a distinct federally recognized Indian Tribe.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 3/5/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Status as of March 5, 2009

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

3/5/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.