Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes v. Chief, Branch of Judicial Services, 26 IBIA 159 (1994)

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Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes v. Chief, Branch of Judicial Services, 26 IBIA 159 (1994)

Appeal from a decision declining to consider an application for a FY 1994 Special Tribal Court grant.

Affirmed.

1. Indians: Federal Recognition of Indian Tribes: Generally--Indians: Tribal Government: Generally

In determining whether an Indian entity is an Indian tribe for purposes of a particular Bureau of Indian Affairs program, the Bureau must first look to the definition of "Indian tribe" in the statute or regulation governing the program. If the relevant statute or regulation does not define the term, the regulations in 25 CFR Part 83 control the determination.

Appellant Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes seeks review of a February 8, 1994, decision of the Chief, Branch of Judicial Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs (Chief, BIA), declining to consider appellant's application for a FY 1994 Special Tribal Court grant. For the reasons discussed below, the Board aff...

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