In 1903 several tribes were forcibly relocated to Pala on land bought that is adjacent to the Old Pala Reservation. They are often referred to as "Old Pala" and are federally recognized as the Pala Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pala Reservation. Prior to 1903 the Luiseno living at Pala had their own reservation. First of all it is no longer clear who or what the "Pala Band" is. This language should ring the alarm bells of the people at Pala. Particularly alarming is the language that reads "Membership in another tribe shall include actual membership in the tribe (such as inclusion on that tribe’s membership rolls) as well as an affirmative claim by the individual that he/she is a member of that tribe." In a draft proposed amendment circulated on 9/14/22 Robert Smith is seeking to alter Pala's Constitution with respect to Pala's membership.
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