Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act

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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.

EXTERNAL LINKS

Cherokee Observer

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