The act reversed the [[Dawes Act]], and returned individually held land to common holdings for the Tribe. The goal of this aspect of the Act was to reduce land loss by individuals who sold off parcels of tribal land "in the name of the Tribe", while generally keeping monies earned from the sale private. | The act reversed the [[Dawes Act]], and returned individually held land to common holdings for the Tribe. The goal of this aspect of the Act was to reduce land loss by individuals who sold off parcels of tribal land "in the name of the Tribe", while generally keeping monies earned from the sale private. |