Consultations on Cobell Trust Land Consolidation
The Cobell settlement was approved by Congress on November 30, 2010 (Claims Resolution Act of 2010) and signed by President Obama on December 8, 2010. The $3.4 billion Cobell Settlement will address the Federal Government’s responsibility for trust accounts and trust assets maintained by the United States on behalf of more than 300,000 individual Indians. A fund of $1.5 billion will be used to compensate class members for their historical accounting, trust fund and asset mismanagement claims.
In addition, to address the continued proliferation of thousands of new trust accounts caused by the "fractionation" of land interests through succeeding generations, the Settlement establishes a $1.9 billion fund for the voluntary buy-back and consolidation of fractionated land interests. The land consolidation program will provide individual American Indians with an opportunity to obtain cash payments for divided land interests and free up the land for the benefit of tribal communities.
Furthermore, up to $60 million will be set aside to provide scholarships for higher education for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Documents Related to the Cobell Trust Land Consolidation Program:
Regional Consultations for the Cobell Trust Land Consolidation Program:
Materials to Review Prior to a Consultation:
- Land Consolidation Fact Sheet
- Cobell Trust Land Consolidation Program - Executive Summary
- PowerPoint slides
- Federal Registrar Notice of Consultations
Press Releases and Media Advisories Related to Consultations:
- First Regional Tribal Consultation on Cobell Trust Land Consolidation Program Announced
- Billings, Montana Advisory
Billings, MT Consultation - July 15, 2011
- First Regional Tribal Consultation on Cobell Trust Land Consolidation Program Announced
- Federal Registrar's Notice for Billings, Montana Consultation
- Tribal Leader Letter
- Transcript
Minneapolis, MN Consultation - August 18, 2011
What: Minneapolis Tribal Consultation
When: Thursday, August 18, 2011 Registration at 7am Consultation from 8:30am – 4pm
Where: Mystic Lake Casino and Hotel 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd Prior Lake, MN 55372
*For reservations, call 952-445-9000 or 800-262-7799 and state that you are participating in the Cobell Settlement Consultation for a discounted room rate.
Please RSVP for this consultation by email: RSVP_Cobell_Consultation@doi.gov with the subject line: Minneapolis or by phone: (505) 563-3805Seattle Consultation – Sept 16, 2011
What: Seattle Tribal Consultation
When: Friday, September 16, 2011 Registration at 7am Consultation from 8:30am – 4pm
Where: Tulalip Resort Casino 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd Tulalip, WA 98271
*For reservations, call 866-716-7162 or 360-716-7162
Please RSVP for this consultation by email: RSVP_Cobell_Consultation@doi.gov with the subject line: Seattle or by phone: (505) 563-3805Albuquerque Consultation – Sept 27, 2011
What: Albuquerque Tribal Consultation
When: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Registration at 7am Consultation from 8:30am – 4pm
Where: National Indian Programs Training Center 1011 Indian School Road, NW Suite 254 Albuquerque, NM 87104
Please RSVP for this consultation by email: RSVP_Cobell_Consultation@doi.gov with the subject line: Albuquerque or by phone: (505) 563-3805Phoenix Consultation – Sept 29, 2011
What: Phoenix Tribal Consultation
When: Thursday, September 29, 2011 Registration at 7am Consultation from 8:30am – 4pm Where: Sheraton Crescent 2620 W. Dunlap Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85021
*For reservations, call 602-943-8200
Please RSVP for this consultation by email: RSVP_Cobell_Consultation@doi.gov with the subject line: Phoenix or by phone: (505) 563-3805Oklahoma City Consultation – Oct 6, 2011
What: Oklahoma City Tribal Consultation
When: Thursday, October 6, 2011 Registration at 7am Consultation from 8:30am – 4pm Where: Best Western Saddleback Inn and Conference Center 4300 Southwest Third Oklahoma City, OK 73108
*For reservations, call 405-947-7000 or 800-228-3903 and state that you are participating in the Cobell Settlement Consultation for a discounted room.
Please RSVP for this consultation by email: RSVP_Cobell_Consultation@doi.gov with the subject line: Oklahoma City or by phone: (505) 563-3805Rapid City Consultation – Oct 26, 2011
What: Rapid City Tribal ConsultationWhen: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 | Registration at 7am; Consultation from 8:30am – 4pm
Where:
Best Western Ramkota Hotel
2111 N La Crosse Street
Rapid City, SD
(605) 343-8550
* Attendees need to reference the "Cobell Settlement" meeting to get the discounted rate of $77/night + taxPlease RSVP for this consultation by email: RSVP_Cobell_Consultation@doi.gov with the subject line: Rapid City or by phone: (505) 563-3805.