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The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), also known as Indian Affairs (IA), [2] is a United States federal agency within the Department of the Interior.It is responsible for implementing federal laws and policies related to Native Americans and Alaska Natives, and administering and managing over 55,700,000 acres (225,000 km 2) of reservations held in trust by the U.S. federal government for ...
The Bureau of Indian Affairs Police, Office of Justice Services (BIA or BIA-OJS), [1] also known as BIA Police, [2] is the law enforcement arm of the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs. The BIA's official mission is to "uphold the constitutional sovereignty of the Federally recognized Tribes and preserve peace within Indian country". [1]
Under the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Interior Department has a far-reaching impact on the lives of the nation's 2.5 million American Indian and Alaska Natives, providing services and resources ...
The Justice Department on Thursday announced the first update in three decades to the guidelines that govern relations with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The new agreement will establish ...
In dealing with Indian policy, a separate agency, the Bureau of Indian Affairs has been in place since 1824. The idea that tribes have an inherent right to govern themselves is at the foundation of their constitutional status – the power is not delegated by congressional acts. Congress can, however, limit tribal sovereignty.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs will send trainers to South Dakota to help finalize the certifications for any tribal trainees who take part in a special summer basic training course in Pierre.
On July 3, 1869, Grant authorized by executive order the Indian Board to "have full power to inspect in person or by a subcommittee, the various Indian Superintendencies, and Agencies in the Indian Country." [15] The Grant Board was given extensive joint-power to supervise the Bureau of Indian Affairs and "civilize
United States Bureau of Indian Affairs personnel (1 C, 41 P) Pages in category "United States Bureau of Indian Affairs" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total.