The Bureau of Indian Affairs published in the Federal Register, December 28, 1981, a rule to establish procedures for the preparation of a roll of Mohave Indian descendants enrolled as members of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. The Mohave Indians placed on this roll would share with the members of the Fort Mohave Indian Tribe an award of $468,358 from the Indian Claims Commission.
According to the rule, the BIA's Colorado River Agency Superintendent will publish a list of persons determined as meeting the qualifications for enrollment. Persons who believe they are qualified but are not on the list could then appeal the omission within thirty days and submit information supporting their claim.
For further information, contact Sharlot Johnson, Branch of Tribal Operations, Phoenix Area Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 3030 N. Central Avenue, Suite 705, Phoenix, Arizona 85011, phone 602/241-2317 or FTS 261-2314
