Department of Native American Affairs (DNAA) is a State agency created by statute in 1965 to “study matters affecting the social and economic welfare and well-being of American Indians residing in Nevada, including, but not limited to, matters and problems relating to Indian affairs and to federal and state control, responsibility, policy, and operations affecting such Indians.” Initially established as the Nevada Indian Commission, it was originally to be a mediary for Tribal-State relations and the entity whereby Tribal concerns and issues affecting Native American Indians could be directly addressed with the Governor.