Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act Article Index for
Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act





MAJOR POINTS OF THE ACT

  • United States Secretary Of The Interior is authorised to obtain good lands (including Indian lands) to be held in trust for the Indians.

  • Where Indian lands are sold, the Secretary of the Interior shall show preference to obtain those lands for the use by Native Americans.

  • Any tribe residing within Oklahoma shall have the right to self determination including the right to make their own bylaws.



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