DOI Rejects Grand River Bands Of Ottawa Indians Request For Federal Recognition
After nearly 30 years of pursuing federal recognition for their tribe, the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians had their request rejected.
Drew Ellis is a former Lead Writer of PlayILottery.com. He was also the former Lead Writer of PlayMichigan, the No. 1 source for online gambling news in Michigan. A lifelong resident of the state, Ellis has been working in various forms of media since 1998, including more than a decade in the sports betting industry prior to transitioning into US casino markets in 2020.
After nearly 30 years of pursuing federal recognition for their tribe, the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians had their request rejected.
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