Website http://www.chitimacha.gov/
On September 14, 1970, the Tribe adopted a Constitution and bylaws, and the traditional system of government was replaced with a Tribal Council. The Council consists of five elected officials.
Federal Register Volume 44, Issue 26 (February 6, 1979) pp 7235-7237
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs
INDIAN TRIBAL ENTITIES 1 THAT HAVE A GOVERNMENT-TO-GOVERNMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNITED STATES
Delegation of Authority
January 31,1979.
This notice is published in exercise of authority delegated by the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs under 5 U.S.C. 2 and 9; and 230 DM 1 and 2. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 CFR 54.6(b) by the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the tribal entities that have a government-to-government relationship with the United States. The United States recognizes its trust responsibility to these Indian entities .and, therefore, acknowledges their eligibility for programs administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The listed entities are not necessarily eligible for programs administered by other Federal Agencies. The list of eligible Alaskan entities will be published at a later date.
Indian Tribal Entities 1 That Have a Government-to-Government Relationship With the United States
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Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana
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Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana
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1 Includes within its meaning Indian tribes, bands, villages, groups and pueblos as well as Eskimos and Aleuts.
For additional information contact Patricia Simmons, Division of Tribal Government Services, Branch of Tribal Relations, 1951 Constitution Avenue N.W., , Washington, D.C. 20245, telephone number, 202-343- 4045.
Forrest J. Gerard,
Assistant Secretary,
Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 79-3979 Filed 2-5-79; 8:45 am]
