Off-reservation trust land
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Off-reservation trust land refers to real estate outside of an Indian reservation that is held by the Interior Department for the benefit of a Native American tribe or a member of a tribe.[1] The US Census has provided data for trust lands since the 1980 Census.
Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, tribes can purchase off-reservation land and have it placed in trust in order to operate casinos on the land.[2] For example, in 2015 the Spokane tribe won Bureau of Indian Affairs approval for an off-reservation casino. In 2008, the BIA issued guidance that such lands would be to be a "reasonable commute" from the reservation.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Trust Land Overview". National Conference of State Legislatures. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ^ Rave, Jode (March 31, 2005). "Native officials, others discuss off-reservation trust lands". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ^ Foley, Tom. "New BIA policy concerning "off-reservation" gaming lands acquisitions." (PDF). American Bar Association. American Bar Association. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
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