Indian Affairs announces approval of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indiansâ business regulations under the HEARTH Act
HEARTH Act underscores importance of tribal self-determination and sovereignty
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Department of the Interior
Indian Affairs
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) announced today that it has approved a business site leasing ordinance submitted by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized tribe in Michigan, under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home Ownership (HEARTH) Act of 2012. The Band is now authorized to enter into business leases on its trust lands without further approval by the BIA.