Local News
(2007-08-06)
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI
(wnmu) -
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is meeting to discuss treaty rights. The main topic on the board's agenda deals with members' rights regarding inland fishing, hunting, and gathering. On July 31 the board voted to hold a referendum on whether the tribe should enter into a permanent agreement with the state and federal government.Five Northern Michigan tribes are currently engaged in a lawsuit against the state to retain rights pursuant to the 1836 Treaty of Washington. They include the Bay Mills Indian Community, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa, Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa, and the Soo tribe. Among the groups challenging the treaty are the Bay de Noc Great Lakes Sportsfishermen, U.P. Whitetails, and the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
The meeting takes place Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Kewadin Casino and Convention Center in the Soo.
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