DCHP-2
reserve agent DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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an official representing the Indian Affairs Branch of the federal gornment in its dealings with and responsibilities toward the Indians in a certain agency, reserve, or district. Formerly called Indian agent, as still in popular usage.
See also: Indian superintendent
- 1964 The council [declined] an offer by reserve agent Fred Hall. . . .
- 1964 The council [declined] an offer by reserve agent Fred Hall. . . .