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Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The 5-4 vote in favor of recognizing same-sex marriage sends the statue to the tribal chairman, who can either sign or veto it.

Monday, January 28, 2013  The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians Governmental Offices in Leelanau County will be closed, Monday January 28th, 2013 because of weather.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians are getting ready to head to Lansing for tomorrow's State of the State address.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Art Duhamel was a member of The Grand Traverse Band of Native Americans in Peshawbestown. He was also a fisherman by trade. He played an important role in getting the Grand Traverse Band of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians their fishing rights and recognition as a tribe by the U.S. government. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians gained their federal recognition by the U.S. government May 27, 1980.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians has announced the distribution of $788,441.90 of gaming revenue to local government units.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Michigan's Attorney General is taking steps to stop plans by a northern Michigan Indian tribe to bring the one armed bandits to Lansing.

Friday, January 27, 2012  The school district needs to come up with hundreds of thousands of dollars or the state may step in by sending an emergency financial manager.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  There will soon be new work aimed at restoring wildlife habitat and the lakeshore,  while giving people new job opportunities.

Friday, September 30, 2011  A northern Michigan tribal leader plans to make his ties to Washington, DC even stronger when he formally announces plans to run for U.S. House of Representatives Saturday.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  UPDATE: 7&4's Lauren Amstutz was at Wednesday's hearing at the U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids.   Steven Deuman was brought into court by FBI agents.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  The National Cherry Festival is in full swing with a lot of fun on tap for Tuesday!  The regions history is being celebrated with "Heritage Day".

Monday, May 16, 2011  Local environmental officials unleashed a secret weapon today to sniff out any dangerous levels of E.coli in our areas waters; specially trained dogs.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Darwin "Joe" McCoy has resigned as chairman of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians’ tribal members are petitioning for a special session to address claims that a tribal council member stole form the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is handing out nearly a million dollars to local charities, helping hand organizations and government entities.