Schaghticoke Indian Tribe

Schaghticoke Indian Nation
Location
  • United States
Official language
English
Websitewww.schaghticokeindiantribe.org

The Schaghticoke Indian Tribe (SIT) is a state-recognized tribe in Connecticut. It is not a federally recognized tribe.

History

The Schaghticoke Indian Tribe has been recognized by CT government since 1746 and has filed their petition for federal recognition in 1981.[1] SIT & STN groups are state-recognized in Connecticut and both have filed separate petitions for federal recognition.[2] SIT applied for federal recognition in March, 2022.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "SCHAGHTICOKE PETITION FOR FEDERAL RECOGNITION AND LAND CLAIMS". Connecticut General Assembly. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  2. ↑ "A Connecticut Tribe Fights for Recognition, and a Piece of the Casino Industry". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  3. ↑ Fox, Sandra Diamond (2025-06-08). "Kent-based American Indian tribe is seeking federal recognition. The town has concerns". CT Insider. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  4. ↑ "Petition #401 Schaghticoke Indian Tribe (SIT), CT | Indian Affairs". www.bia.gov. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
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