U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs

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Bureau of Indian Affairs

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Established:March 11, 1824

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March 11 - 1824

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Activated:March 11, 1824

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March 11 - 1824

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Assistant Secretary:TBD-Interim Asst. Secretary Jim Cason

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Budget:$2.4 billion (2004)

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Employees:9,688 (2004)

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The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is an agency of the United States Federal Government within the Department of the Interior charged with the administration and management of 55.7 million acres (87,000 sq. miles or 225,000 km²) of land held in trust by the United States for American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives. There are 562 federally recognized tribal governments in the United States. Developing forestlands, leasing assets on these lands, directing agricultural programs, protecting water and land rights, developing and maintaining infrastructure and economic development are all part of the agency's responsibility. In addition, the Bureau of Indian Affairs provides education services to approximately 48,000 Indian students.

Related Topics:
United States Federal Government - Department of the Interior - United States - American Indians - Alaska - Tribal government

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