Alexander Valley Tribe Wants Legal Status Restored

By STEVE HART
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

Published: Friday, January 15, 2010 at 7:03 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, January 15, 2010 at 7:03 p.m.

In a case that could pave the way for another Indian casino, the Mishewal Wappo Indians of Alexander Valley are suing U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to regain their tribal status.

A conference in the case is set Feb. 1 in federal court in San Jose.

The lawsuit seeks a court order to restore the Wappos' tribal lands along the Russian River northeast of Healdsburg.

More Info..
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20100115/ARTICLES/100119588?p=2&tc=pg