New York Consolidated Laws, Indian Law - IND § 13. Powers of departments of charities and education in relation to Indians

The department of charities  1 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 descendents, 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.