indian manpower programs

indian manpower programs Sec. 302. (a) The Congress finds that (1) serious unemployment and economic disadvantage exist among members of Indian and Alaskan native communities; (2) there is a compelling need for the establishment of comprehensive manpower training and employment programs for members of those communities; (3) such programs are essential to the reduction of economic disadvantage among individual members of those communities and to the advancement of economic and social development in these communities consistent with their goals and life styles. (b) The (’ongress therefore declares that, because of the special relationship between the Federal Government and most of those to be served by the provisions of this section, (1) such programs can best be administered at the national level: (2) such programs shall be available to federally recognized Indian tribes, bands, and individuals and to other groups and individuals of native American descent such as but not limited to the Lummis in Washington, the Alenominees in Wisconsin, the Kb mat I is in Oregon, the Oklahoma Indians, the Passamaquoddys and Penobscots in Maine, and Eskimos and Aleuts in Alaska; (3) such programs shall be administered in such a manner as to maximize the Federal commitment to support growth and development as determined by representatives of the communities and groups served by this part. (c) (1) In carrying out his responsibilities under this section, the Secretary shall, wherever possible, utilize Indian tribes, bands or groups (including Alaska Native villages or groups as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Sell lenient Act of December 18, 1971 (85 Stat. 688)) having a governing body, for the provision of manpower services under this title. When the Secretary determines that such tribe, band, or group has demonstrated the capability to effectively administer a comprehensive manpower program, he shall require such tribe, band, or group to submit to him a comprehensive plan meeting the requirements of section 105. (2) In carrying out his responsibilities under this section the Secretary shall make arrangements with prime sponsors and organizations (meeting requirements prescribed by the Secretary) serving non-reservation Indians for programs and projects designed to meet the needs of such Indians for employment and training and related services. (d) Whenever the Secretary determines not to utilize Indian tribes, bands, or groups for the provisions of manpower services under this section, he shall, to the maximum extent feasible, enter into arrangements for the provision of such services with public or private non-profit agencies which meet with the approval of the tribes, bands, or groups to be served. (e) The Secretary is directed to take appropriate action to establish administrative procedures and machinery (including personnel having particular competence in this field) for the administration of Indian manpower programs authorized under this Act. 87 Stat. 859 (f) Funds available for this section shall be expended for programs and activities consistent with the purposes of this part, including but not limited to such programs and activities carried out by eligible applicants under other provisions of this Act. (g) For the purpose of carrying out this section, the Secretary shall reserve from funds available for this title an amount equal to not less than 4 percent of the amount allocated pursuant to section l (a)(1) (h) No provision of this section shall abrogate in any way the trust responsibilities of the Federal Government to Indian bands or tribes.