Feb 14, 2012 1:41 PM
The Shinnecock Nation will have access to $160,000 in federal funding, beginning October 1, in response, in part, to a letter sent by U.S. Representative Tim Bishop to President Barack Obama’s top budget official.
The letter was sent to address concerns about possible cuts to funding to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Mr. Bishop asked for a $160,000 line item—support that is traditionally extended to newly recognized Indian tribes. Funding is used to establish tribal self-government, basic operations and to help new tribes meet immediate needs such as infrastructure, administration and organizational support. Training in federal policy and procedures, judicial systems and community policing is also made possible through the offered support.
“The Shinnecock Nation has fought long and hard for their proper recognition under federal law as well as access to... more
The letter was sent to address concerns about possible cuts to funding to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Mr. Bishop asked for a $160,000 line item—support that is traditionally extended to newly recognized Indian tribes. Funding is used to establish tribal self-government, basic operations and to help new tribes meet immediate needs such as infrastructure, administration and organizational support. Training in federal policy and procedures, judicial systems and community policing is also made possible through the offered support.
“The Shinnecock Nation has fought long and hard for their proper recognition under federal law as well as access to... more
