JT Shining Oneside shared stories about her Ojibwe and Anishinaabe inheritance during the Native American Heritage Month Celebration on Nov. 15. She spoke about the coming-of-age and traditional birth ceremonies. (Photo credit/ Adrianna Adame)
The Senate and the House have approved passage of the Claims Resolution Act, a bill that approves the Cobell settlement, Pigford claims as well as four Indian water rights settlements. A fairness hearing will be scheduled to determine if the disbursement funds are properly awarded to those with a claim.
Here’s the text for theClaims Resolution Actof 2010.