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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of Indian Affairs--Washington

Supplement to Circular No. 1665
February 14, 1923
Indian Dancing

To Superintendants:

At a conference in October, 1922, of the missionaries of the several religious denominations represented in the Sioux country, the following recommendations were adopted and have been courteously submitted to this office:

1.	That the Indian form of gambling and lottery known as the 'ituranpi' (translated 'Give Away') be prohibited.

2.	That the Indian dances be limited to one in each month in the daylight hours of one day in the midweek, and at one center in each district; the months of March and April, June, July, and August be excepted.

3.	That none take part in the dances or be present who are under 50 years of age.

4.	That a careful propaganda be undertaken to educate public opinion against the dance and to provide a healthy substitute.

5.	That there be close cooperation between the Government employees and the missionaries in those matters which affect the moral welfare of the Indians.

These recommendations, I am sure, were the result of sincere thought and discussion, and in view of their helpful spirit, are worthy of our careful consideration. They agree in……

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