DCHP-2

Indian agency DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

• 1

  the government agency responsible for the well-being of Indians in a given area, especially those on a reserve; also, the area of jurisdiction of this agency.

  See also: agency (def. 1)  

• 2

  the actual compound, buildings, etc. where the Indian superintendent, or Indian agent, makes his headquarters.

  See also: agency (def. 2)  superintendent