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State Reclaims $417,000 in Stimulus Funds Slated for Little Shell Tribe

By KFBB News Team

Story Created: Feb 11, 2010 at 6:25 PM MST

Story Updated: Feb 11, 2010 at 6:25 PM MST

The Little Shell Chippewa Tribe was set to receive over $600,000 worth of federal stimulus funds, but state officials have decided to reclaim $417,000, and that money could be returned to Montana's general fund.

The tribe is still eligible for the other $200,000 in stimulus money, if they can prove that their financial operations are in order.

The tribe members at today's alliance meeting were devastated to lose money they had fought so hard to receive.

Now one way the tribe is moving forward is a special election for the Little Shell Chippewa tribal council on March 6th.

The deadline for candidate filing is February 16th, and candidates must submit a letter that specifies which position they are filing for, plus a $35 filing fee.

Filings can be sent to:
Little Shell Election Committee
2509 N. Montana Ave.
PMB 320
Helena, MT 59601

Or you can call (406)-594-1857 if you need any additional information on the special election.

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