The Commission shall: (1) initiate, direct, and coordinate projects that further the understanding of Indian history and culture; (2) survey historic buildings, sites, artifacts, archives, and repositories and publish and disseminate the results; (3) make a comprehensive study of the influence of indigenous Indian tribes and their influence on Maryland history and culture, including as subjects of the study: (i) Cherokees; (ii) Chippewas; (iii) Choptanks; (iv) Creeks; (v) Crees; (vi) Delawares; (vii) Haliwas; (viii) Lumbees; (ix) Nanticokes; (x) Piscataways; (xi) Potomacs; (xii) Rappahannocks; (xiii) Seminoles; (xiv) Susquehannas; and (xv) Wicomicos; (4) study the status of all Indian communities in the State and assist them in obtaining recognition from the federal government; (5) study the economic and social needs of Indians in the State and make recommendations to meet these needs; (6) locate, preserve, and disseminate to the public information about significant buildings and sites relating to Indian history and culture in the State; and (7) publish an annual report and any other material the Commission considers necessary.
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