The Commission shall:

            (1)      Initiate, direct, and coordinate projects that further the understanding of Indian history and culture;

            (2)      Survey historic buildings, sites, artifacts, archives, and repositories and publish and disseminate the results;

            (3)      Make a comprehensive study of the influence of indigenous Indian tribes and their influence on Maryland history and culture, including as subjects of the study:

                  (i)      Cherokees;

                  (ii)      Chippewas;

                  (iii)      Choptanks;

                  (iv)      Creeks;

                  (v)      Crees;

                  (vi)      Delawares;

                  (vii)      Haliwas;

                  (viii)      Lumbees;

                  (ix)      Nanticokes;

                  (x)      Piscataways;

                  (xi)      Potomacs;

                  (xii)      Rappahannocks;

                  (xiii)      Seminoles;

                  (xiv)      Susquehannas; and

                  (xv)      Wicomicos;

            (4)      Study the status of all Indian communities in the State and assist them in obtaining recognition from the federal government;

            (5)      Study the economic and social needs of Indians in the State and make recommendations to meet these needs;

            (6)      Locate, preserve, and disseminate to the public information about significant buildings and sites relating to Indian history and culture in the State; and

            (7)      Publish an annual report and any other material the Commission considers necessary.