American Indian | Native American Education

NYS Education Department Native American Education Unit
The Native American Education Unit allocates State funding and assists public school districts that educate Native American children residing on reservations throughout the State. A map of the Tribal Nations of NYS is included.

NYS Office of Children and Family Services Native American Services
Native American Services was placed under OCFS when it was formed in January 1998 by combining programs and services administered by the NYS Division for Youth with the family and children's programs formerly administered by the Department of Social Services.

There are eight federally recognized Indian tribes and one state-recognized Indian tribe in New York State. 

 

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