The New Deal gave Native American’s strong government support. John Colleir, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, helped develop the Indian Reorganization Act in 1934. This act was a major step in living in peace with the Indians instead of dominating them.The act set up reservations and strengthened Indian land claims. Also, the number of boarding schools for Indians was greatly reduced and children were allowed to be taught on the reservation, thus re-strengthening the Native American culture. Tribes could also elect tribal councils so govern their reservations.I think this was a very important step in living in peace with the Native Americans. Instead of taking their lands and forcing our ways upon them, we finally started letting the Indians be an independent people again.
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