- 11 - revoked the Indian reservation system in Alaska. Additionally, the land is not held by any incorporated Native groups, regional corporations, or village corporations as provided by ANCSA. The land was specifically excluded from ownership by any of the ANCSA corporations because the land was used for airport purposes. 43 U.S.C. sec. 1613(c)(4). B. Definition Under the ICWA The ICWA defines “reservation” as: “Indian country as defined in section 1151 of Title 18 and any lands, not covered under such section, title to which is either held by the United States in trust for the benefit of any Indian tribe or individual or held by any Indian tribe or individual subject to a restriction by the United States against alienation.” 25 U.S.C. sec. 1903(10). We note that the land on which the Galena airport is located is not held by the United States in trust for the benefit of any Indian tribe or individual and is not held by any Indian tribe or individual subject to a restriction by the United States against alienation. “Indian country” is: (a) all land within the limits of any Indian reservation under the jurisdiction of the United States Government, notwithstanding the issuance of any patent, and, including rights-of-way running through the reservation, (b) all dependent Indian communities within the borders of the United States whether within the original or subsequently acquired territory thereof, and whether within or without the limits of a state, and (c) all Indian allotments, the Indian titles to which have not been extinguished, including rights- of-way running through the same.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Next
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