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In your search for an Indian tribe or reservation in your area for such attractions as tobacco and cigarette shops or gambling casinos, get hours, location, background, price, reservation information, and contact information. Ask if the Indian tribe or reservation, such as Sioux, has a website you can check out for more information, photos, local shops selling beads and corn, descriptions of attractions, lodging information, and tribe history. Before choosing a Native American tribe or reservation, do your research on each one, whether you’re planning a casino trip to Arizona, or a historic tour to learn about the harvesting of corn, squash, and other foods. Go to your local library to take out books on the tribe you’re interested in, such as Sioux, Maza, Blackfeet, Cattaraugus, Hualapai, Navajo, Apache, Cherokee, and Pine Ridge. Keep in mind that an Indian reservation is a piece of land owned and maintained by a Native American tribe and protected by the United States Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs. There are a few hundred reservations within the United States alone, with each tribal council having jurisdiction. Find out the tribe’s background and research its reputation in the business. Make sure the reservation offers the services you want, whether casino, local crafts like beads, or tobacco. Call and speak with a local tribal affairs bureau to get all the information you can. You can find such bureaus by looking in your phone book or by searching online directory listings. Ask for maps of the area, local history, attractions, lodging, and rules and regulations.
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