Beginning in the 1960s for nearly 20 years, the Band worked towards independent federal recognition.

Since the 1990s, the tribe has been seeking federal recognition through an act of Congress.

They are recognized by the state and seeking federal recognition.

The lack of federal recognition reduces their access to certain programs.

First, though, the tribe would have to win federal recognition.

They have no chance of claiming Hill 57, but only want federal recognition.

The unit was extended federal recognition on 9 December 1946.

In 1997 they started the process of seeking federal recognition.

They have recently applied for federal recognition, a process that can take years.

If federal recognition does come, managing a national trail comes with its own set of problems.