New rules mean a new chance for Duwamish recognition

The Duwamish Tribe has renewed hope for gaining federal recognition.

Duwamish people have lobbied the United States government for decades to be recognized and gain the benefits that come with it.

But it’s been a difficult argument to win.

Difficult until a recent rule change and judge’s ruling.

Here to give us details is Duwamish Tribal councilwoman Yvonne Griffin and Lynda Mapes, a Seattle Times reporter who has followed this effort.

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