§ 1000.830. What does "special geographic, historical or cultural" mean?
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/us/cfr/t25/s§ 1000.830·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)Geographic generally refers to all lands presently "on or near" an Indian reservation, and all other lands within "Indian country," as defined by 18 U.S.C. 1151. In addition, "geographic" includes:
(1)Lands of former reservations;
(2)Lands on or near those conveyed or to be conveyed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA);
(3)Judicially established aboriginal lands of a Tribe or a Consortium member or as verified by the Secretary; and
(4)Lands and waters pertaining to Indian rights in natural resources, hunting, fishing, gathering, and subsistence activities, provided or protected by treaty or other applicable law.
(b)Historical generally refers to programs or lands having a particular history that is relevant to the Tribe. For example, particular trails, forts, significant sites, or educational activities that relate to the history of a particular Tribe.
(c)Cultural refers to programs, sites, or activities as defined by individual Tribal traditions and may include, for example:
(1)Sacred and medicinal sites;
(2)Gathering of medicines or materials such as grasses for basket weaving; or
(3)Other traditional activities, including, but not limited to, subsistence hunting, fishing, and gathering.
(d)In determining whether a Tribe/Consortium has demonstrated a non-BIA program's special geographic, historical or cultural significance to such Tribe/Consortium, the Secretary shall interpret each Federal law and regulation in a manner that will facilitate the inclusion of a program in, and the implementation of, a funding agreement.
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