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Students and coalition members urge Los Gatos to back MuMA Aloney tribe's bid for federal recognition
Summary
Four speakers urged the council to write a letter supporting the MuMA (MuMA Aloney / "MUKMA") tribe's effort for federal recognition, citing university research and a 2022 federal court finding; speakers asked the council to add Los Gatos to a coalition of supportive cities.
Multiple students and community advocates urged the Los Gatos Town Council on Dec. 2 to write a letter of support for a local tribe seeking federal recognition.
Sudanva (identifying themself as a leader of the Indigenous Justice Coalition and a lead intern for the "MuMA Aloney" tribe) asked the council to show local government support, saying city backing can help persuade Congress by demonstrating community…
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