A Review Of The Current Potawatomi Judgment Awards

Item — Box: 38, Folder: 19

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_38_19_0009

Scope and Contents

The text describes the process by which the us department of the interiors bureau of Indian affairs (Bia) distributed judgement awards to the citizen Potawatomi tribe. It also responds to criticisms levelled against the Bia in a tribal newsletter, specifically that the Bia had been delaying payments.

The Bia explains that it is required to follow certain procedures laid out in public law 93-134, which can be time-consuming. It also states that it is not the only entity involved in the distribution of the judgement awards, and that other groups have yet to take action.

The Bia denies any accusations of wrongdoing or delay on its part, and states that the tribal newsletter was unfair in its portrayal of the situation.

Dates

Creation: 1982-1984, 1986

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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