### Question
Can you define what inter-tribal consortium means?


### Answer
**Inter-tribal consortium** is defined as the following in *25 U.S.C. § 458aaa*:

> a coalition of two [1](#458aaa_1_target) more separate Indian tribes that join together for the purpose of participating in self-governance, including tribal organizations

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 458aaa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-MISCELLANEOUS > SUBCHAPTER II-INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE > Part E-Tribal Self-Governance&mdash;Indian Health Service**

