N.Y. Indian Law § 13: Powers of departments of charities and education in relation to Indians

§ 13. Powers of departments of charities and education in relation to

Indians. The department of charities shall hear and determine all

questions which may arise in relation to moneys under the control of the

state, belonging to any nation, tribe or band of Indians, or any

individual Indian or his descendants, except moneys under the control of

the state for the promotion of education among the Indians, and all

questions which may arise between the various parties of such tribe or

nation in relation to any of their lands, or the avails thereof; and

shall make such treaties, contracts and arrangements with any such

nation, tribe or band, or individuals, who have any claim upon any land

in this state, or any money belonging to them under the control of the

state, or for the purchase of any portion of such lands, as they may

deem just and proper, or in relation to the expense of laying out and

keeping in repair any public road passing through any lands occupied by

Indians. The department of education shall hear and determine all

questions which arise in relation to moneys under the control of the

state, belonging to any nation, tribe or band of Indians, for the

promotion of education among the Indians. This section shall not apply

to Seneca or Tonawanda nations.