### Question
How is the "Indian tribe" defined?


### Answer
The term **Indian tribe** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3122* as follows -

> any Indian tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or Regional Corporation (as defined in or established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.)), that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3122*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT**

