DCHP-2
superintendent DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
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
- 1958 They expect this to happen, because of support the Indian superintendent has offered.
- 1965 "Superintendent" is the title given to the government official in charge of each reserve agency.
- 1958 They expect this to happen, because of support the Indian superintendent has offered.