Code of Federal Regulations Title 25 - Indians
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – Title 25: Indians
Title 25 of the CFR contains the federal regulations that govern matters related to American Indians and Alaska Natives, including tribal governments, individual tribal members, Indian lands, and services provided by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and other federal agencies.
📘 Purpose of Title 25
Title 25 establishes the legal and administrative framework for:
The federal government’s trust responsibility to Indian tribes and individuals
Tribal self-governance and self-determination
Management of tribal lands and resources
Provision of education, health, and social services to Native communities
🔢 Structure and Key Parts of Title 25
Title 25 is organized into chapters and parts, including:
Chapter I — Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), DOI
Part 1–299 cover a wide range of topics including:
Part 23 – Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
Part 25 – Indian Country Law Enforcement
Part 31 – Federal Schools for Indians
Part 115 – Trust Funds for Tribes and Individuals
Part 151 – Land Acquisitions
Part 162 – Leasing and Permitting of Indian Land
Chapter II — Indian Arts and Crafts Board
Focuses on protection against fraudulent marketing of Indian-made goods
Chapter III — National Indian Gaming Commission
Part 501–599 – Regulates Indian gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA)
Part 514 – Fees
Part 518 – Self-regulation by Tribes
Part 559 – Facility License Notifications
Chapter V — Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation
Addresses relocation programs under specific land settlement acts
🏛️ Key Themes Covered
Tribal Sovereignty & Governance
Recognition, constitutions, elections, and jurisdiction
Land and Natural Resources
Land trusts, leases, water rights, grazing, and mineral development
Education & Health
Operation of BIA-funded schools and Indian Health Services collaboration
Child Welfare and Family Law
Protecting Native children and families under ICWA
Indian Gaming
Licensing, regulation, and oversight of casinos and gaming enterprises
⚖️ Significance
Title 25 plays a critical role in:
Honoring treaty obligations and legal commitments
Ensuring the sovereignty of tribal nations
Managing federal programs that support tribal communities
Protecting Native cultural, legal, and economic interests
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