Historical Events tagged with "shivwits"
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Politics & Government
Restoration of Federal Trust Relations with Paiutes
April 3rd, 1980 44 years ago
The U.S. Congress passed legislation restoring federal recognition and trust status to the 501 members of the Shivwits, Kanosh, Koosharem, Indian Peaks, and Cedar City bands of the Paiute people in Utah. This significant move aimed to rectify past grievances and establish a formal governmental relationship recognizing the sovereignty of these tribal groups. The action was vital in addressing historical injustices and affirmed the rights of the Paiute bands.
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