(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.