1. (1) initiate, direct, and coordinate projects that further the understanding of Indian history and culture;
2. (2) survey historic buildings, sites, artifacts, archives, and repositories and publish and disseminate the results;

3. (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:

   1. (i) Cherokees;
   2. (ii) Chippewas;
   3. (iii) Choptanks;
   4. (iv) Creeks;
   5. (v) Crees;
   6. (vi) Delawares;
   7. (vii) Haliwas;
   8. (viii) Lumbees;
   9. (ix) Nanticokes;
   10. (x) Piscataways;
   11. (xi) Potomacs;
   12. (xii) Rappahannocks;
   13. (xiii) Seminoles;
   14. (xiv) Susquehannas; and
   15. (xv) Wicomicos;
4. (4) study the status of all Indian communities in the State and assist them in obtaining recognition from the federal government;
5. (5) study the economic and social needs of Indians in the State and make recommendations to meet these needs;
6. (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. (7) publish an annual report and any other material the Commission considers necessary.

The Commission shall:

Added as Human Services § 2-507 by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007. Transferred to State Government § 9.5-307 by Acts 2008, c. 521, § 2, eff. July 1, 2008.