Indian Reorganization Act
/ˈɪndiən riːˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A 1934 U.S. federal law aimed at decreasing federal control of American Indian affairs and increasing tribal self-government and economic development.
The Indian Reorganization Act helped restore tribal governance and communal landholdings.
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- indian reorganization act
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Commentary
The term refers primarily to the 1934 legislation; subsequent amendments or related tribal acts may be noted separately.
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