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Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Constitution

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Location: On the upper portion of the lower peninsula of Michigan

Population: 4102

Date of Constitution: 1988

Key Facts: One of the first casino tribes

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Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. 1988. "Constitution of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians." Peshawbestown, MI. 

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