President Obama also signed another bill into law, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.

VOA: special.2010.11.29

They view the act as a legitimate means of resistance to Indian rule.

VOA: standard.2009.04.08

The actual process of buying or selling property is quite fascinating, with the vast majority of the laws governing the real estate sector firmly rooted in the 19th century (Transfer of Property Act 1882, and the Indian Stamp Act 1899) with little updating done to reflect the realities of the modern era.

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In 1978, the Indian Child Welfare Act was passed to protect children and tribal communities.

BBC: Native Americans recall era of forced adoptions

Egelstaff hopes that the Indian authorities will act to ensure that the hard work of thousands of athletes did not go to waste.

BBC: Susan Egelstaff