Bureau of Indian Affairs
/ˈbjʊər.oʊ əv ˈɪn.di.ən əˈfɛərz/
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- (n.) A U.S. federal agency within the Department of the Interior responsible for managing American Indian affairs, including land, resources, and tribal government relations.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs oversees the management of tribal lands and resources.
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- bureau of indian affairs
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Commentary
The Bureau of Indian Affairs plays a central role in federal-tribal relationships, often appearing in legal contexts involving tribal land and governance.
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