Little Shell Tribe recognition passes House

The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians is the closest it has ever been to receiving federal recognition as a Native American tribe.

Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., to recognize the tribe.

“The Little Shell Tribe has had to wait too long for the federal government to act toward its well-deserved recognition,” Gianforte said in a release Thursday. “I appreciate the hard work, dedication and determination of Chairman Gray and the Little Shell people. Today marks an important milestone for the tribe, and I am prou...