The original mission of the Bureau of Indian Affairs was to maintain good relations with Indians.

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The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) was originally established in 1824 within the War Department with a mission focused on managing relations between the United States government and Native American tribes, which included negotiating treaties and managing trade, although its role and effectiveness in maintaining "good" relations have been widely criticized and debated over time.

The Original Mission of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Was