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New Jersey Officially Recognizes Ramapoughs, Powhatan As American Indian Tribes New Jersey Officially Recognizes Ramapoughs, Powhatan As American Indian Tribes
New Jersey Officially Recognizes Ramapoughs, Powhatan As American Indian Tribes State officials announced Monday that they are officially recognizing the Ramapough Mountain Indians as an American Indian tribe since 1980. In a separate settlement, state authorities acknowledged that New Jersey also officially recognizes the Powhatan Renape Nation, from South Jersey, during that same time period. The move allows both tribes to qualify for various federal and state benefits, including “all privileges provided by the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990,” state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. That means now being able to legally label and sell traditional arts and c…

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