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From:Nooksack Tribal Council Press Inquiries: news@nooksack-nsn.gov 564-243-0537 October 17, 2024 NOOKSACK TRIBE EXTENDS AN OFFER FOR  TWO MORE MONTHS OF HOUSING, FOLLOWING FINAL COURT RULING Current Inhabitants May Stay Through December, Homes to be Reallocated to Tribal Members on the Waiting List for Tribal Homes Deming, WA – The Nooksack Tribe has extended an offer to the seven people who were served eviction notices in 2021. The offer is that they may remain in the home until December 31, 2024. This gives the current inhabitants another two months and 15 days to find housing. This is in addition to the three years that have passed since this process started. In return, Nooksack asks that these individuals agree to leave voluntarily, leave the homes in satisfactory condition with the exception of normal wear and tear, remove their personal belongings, and agree to become current with all debts by that date. The seven individuals have until October 31, 2024 to respond to the offer.  These are the seven Tribal homes that have been the focus of conversation for the past five years. Earlier this month, The Nooksack Tribal Court upheld their ruling that the current inhabitants of the group of homes must vacate…Read More