Department of the Interior Acknowledges Pamunkey Indian Tribe as Indian Tribe

Summary

The Department of the Interior has finalized its determination to acknowledge the Pamunkey Indian Tribe as an Indian tribe within the meaning of Federal law, based on sufficient evidence submitted by the petitioner and meeting the seven mandatory criteria for acknowledgment.

Original source language: Federal Register — Interior DepartmentOpen original release →

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