Schaghticoke Tribal Nation
| Headquarters | Litchfield County, Connecticut |
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Official language | English |
| Website | schaghticoke |
The Schaghticoke Tribal Nation (STN) is a state-recognized tribe in Connecticut. STN is a distinct entity from the Schaghticoke Indian Tribe (SIT), another state-recognized tribe.
History
[edit]The Schaghticoke Tribal Nation has sought federal recognition since 1981. In 1986, a splinter group split off from STN and is known as the Schaghticoke Indian Tribe (SIT).[1] Both STN and SIT are state-recognized in Connecticut, but not federally recognized. STN was granted federal recognition in 2004. However, federal recognition was revoked in 2005. STN has pursued restoration of their federal recognition.[2] In 2015, STN was informed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs that they could not re-petition for federal recognition.[3]
Housatonic River pollution
[edit]The Schaghticoke Tribal Nation state reservation is located along the Housatonic River, which is polluted with PCBs manufactured by Monsanto and put into the river by General Electric from their electrical transformer factory in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. This limits the use of the river and presents health risks to those who live along river, and local residents cannot eat the fish from the river.[4][5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "SCHAGHTICOKE PETITION FOR FEDERAL RECOGNITION AND LAND CLAIMS". Connecticut General Assembly. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ "Schaghticoke Tribal Nation pushing for federal recognition after losing status". News 12 Connecticut. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ "Schaghticoke tribe continues struggle for federal recognition". The Lakeville Journal. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Den Ouden, Amy E. (2013). Recognition, Sovereignty Struggles, and Indigenous Rights in the United States: A Sourcebook. UNC Press Books. ISBN 9781469602172. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
- ^ ""Housatonic Rest of River Human Health Risks from PCBs" section of "Understanding PCB Risks at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site" page". EPA Cleanups: GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site. U.S. EPA. May 27, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website, Schaghticoke Tribal Nation