Little Shell seek county's help for recognition

The Little Shell Indian Tribe has asked Hill County for its support in an effort to have Congress pass legislation recognizing the tribe.

Tribal Chairman Jon Sinclair and council member Ed Lavenger met with the Hill County Commission on Thursday and asked the commission to pass a resolution urging Congress to act. The commission will hold a public hearing on the matter.

The Little Shell, a landless tribe consisting of more than 4,000 Chippewa Indians, has sought federal recognition for more than 20 years. Historically, American Indian tribes have been granted federal recognition through treati...