Indiana Tribe Seeks Federal Designation

A delegation of Miami Indians from Indiana will attend part of the U.N. Geneva Convention in Switzerland to seek international support of its attempt to gain federal recognition as an Indian nation.

The designation for the Miami Nation of Indians, headquartered in Peru, Ind., could mean educational assistance, economic development and qualification for other government services for tribal members.

The Miami Indians of Oklahoma are a recognized tribe and receive the benefits, but Indiana's tribe is not. About 5,500 Miami live in the U.S., with half in Indiana, Chief Brian Buchanan said in a press release.

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