N.Y. Education Law § 4116: Co-operation of Indians shall be sought

§ 4116. Co-operation of Indians shall be sought. In the discharge of

the duties imposed by this article, the said commissioner shall endeavor

to secure the co-operation of all the several bands of Indians, and for

this purpose, shall visit, by himself or his authorized representative,

all the reservations where they reside, lay the matter before them in

public assembly, inviting them to assist either by appropriating their

public moneys to this object, or by setting apart lands and erecting

suitable buildings, or by furnishing labor or materials for such

buildings, or in any other way which he or they may suggest as most

effectual for the promotion of this object.