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


### Answer
The term **Indian tribe** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 1603* as the following:

> any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or group or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1603*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-INDIAN HEALTH CARE > GENERAL PROVISIONS**

