The Bureau of Indian Affairs

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA

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May 24 , 2010 The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA

Introduction

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has been very instrumental in bridging the gap between the federal government and the Indian communities in America the tribes and the natives from Alaska . From the time it was formed , it has played a major role especially in matters regarding negotiating agreements between the US government and the communities This happened especially in the years between the 18th and 19th

Centuries . It has really helped to develop trust between the two parties that is , the government and the federally recognized communities . It has also helped in enforcing the federal law among the Indian communities and the Americans at large (Online Highways LLC , 2010

What is its mission

The mission of this agency is to improve the value of lives of the American Indians and the Alaska natives including the federally recognized tribes , in to promote opportunities in the economic sector . It also has the responsibility of protecting and improving their belongings or properties (The National Archives , 1995 . It is mandated to carry out law enforcement by looking after the resources and lives of the Indians in America . This is usually done through the office of justice services which is responsible for the maintenance of law and also to make sure that the constitution is respected in regards to those tribes which are recognized federally . At the end of the day , all...