The Commission shall: initiate, direct, and coordinate projects that further the understanding of Indian history and culture; survey historic buildings, sites, artifacts, archives, and repositories and publish and disseminate the results; 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: Cherokees; Chippewas; Choptanks; Creeks; Crees; Delawares; Haliwas; Lumbees; Nanticokes; Piscataways; Potomacs; Rappahannocks; Seminoles; Susquehannas; and Wicomicos; study the status of all Indian communities in the State and assist them in obtaining recognition from the federal government; study the economic and social needs of Indians in the State and make recommendations to meet these needs; locate, preserve, and disseminate to the public information about significant buildings and sites relating to Indian history and culture in the State; and publish an annual report and any other material the Commission considers necessary.