3 Million Acres Returned to Tribal Trust Ownership During Decade Long Program

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Nearly 3 million acres of land has been retuned to tribal trust land during decade-long program. (Photo/Department of the Interiro)

The Department of the Interior has officially concluded the Land Buy-Back Program for tribal nations, marking the end of a decade-long initiative aimed at consolidating and restoring land to tribal ownership. Throughout the program's duration, nearly 3 million acres in 15 states were successfully consolidated and returned to tribal trust ownership. The funding allocated for the Buy-Back Program ceased in November 2022, following the guidelines set forth in the Settlement and Claims Resolution Act of 2010.