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Tribal Law in Louisiana: Jena Band of Choctaw Indians

Jena Band of Choctaw Indians

Website of the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians

Tribal Government

A chief and four council members.

Federal Recognition

BIA link:    Jena Band of Choctaw Indians               Petitioner #045: Jena Band of Choctaws, LA              Tue Aug 29, 1995

 

Prior attempts at federal recognition were introduced in Congress, but did not advance. One, S.3095 - Jena Band of Choctaws of Louisiana Restoration Act 102nd Congress (1991-1992), was defeated by a presidential pocket veto.

Cessions and Treaties