§ 13. Powers of departments of charities and education in relation to
Indians. The department of charities shall hear and determine all
questions which may arise in relation to moneys under the control of the
state, belonging to any nation, tribe or band of Indians, or any
individual Indian or his descendants, except moneys under the control of
the state for the promotion of education among the Indians, and all
questions which may arise between the various parties of such tribe or
nation in relation to any of their lands, or the avails thereof; and
shall make such treaties, contracts and arrangements with any such
nation, tribe or band, or individuals, who have any claim upon any land
in this state, or any money belonging to them under the control of the
state, or for the purchase of any portion of such lands, as they may
deem just and proper, or in relation to the expense of laying out and
keeping in repair any public road passing through any lands occupied by
Indians. The department of education shall hear and determine all
questions which arise in relation to moneys under the control of the
state, belonging to any nation, tribe or band of Indians, for the
promotion of education among the Indians. This section shall not apply
to Seneca or Tonawanda nations.