The report is twofold in presenting an analysis of current Indian programs in the State of California with recommendations for improvement based on a study of state and federal agencies and a brief history of Indian legislation significant for California Indians. Recommendations proposed were establishing a new Division of Native American Affairs in the Department of Housing and Community Development; adopting a policy statement regarding the State's position on Indian affairs; formulating a legislative program to correct inequities and inconsistencies in federal and state status; developing Indian units within the Departments of Health and Education to perform functions as intended by authorizing legislation; disseminating information to the Indian community regarding programs available locally; adopting a uniform State policy dealing with Public Law 280. Program descriptions include state agencies (health, welfare, housing, community development agriculture, criminal justice, and education), federal programs (Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Service, Housing and Urban Development), and Indian organizations (California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc., Inter-Tribal Council of California, California Tribal Chairmen's Association, and California Indian Education Association). Appendices contain full text of major Indian legislation pertinent to California Indians. (ERB)