Bureau of Indian Affairs

Flag of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs
Seal of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) was formed in 1824 to deal with Native Americans inside the United States. The BIA manages land and natural resources for Native Americans.[1] It is responsible for the U.S. government's relationship with Native American tribes.[2] Sometimes, it helps with infrastructure and law enforcement.[1]

In the past, the BIA operated schools on Indian reservations.[3][4] Now, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) provides money for schools.[4] Some of the schools are operated by the BIE and others are operated by the tribes themselves.[4]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "What We Do". IndianAffairs.gov. US Department of the Interior: Indian Affairs. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions". IndianAffairs.gov. US Department of the Interior: Indian Affairs. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  3. ↑ Bollens, John C. "Indian Affairs, Bureau of". In The World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago, IL: Field Enterprises Educational Corporation. 1963.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "The Bureau Of Indian Education (BIE)". IndianAffairs.gov. US Department of the Interior: Indian Affairs. Retrieved 16 September 2016.