### Question
What is the definition of Indian tribe?


### Answer
The definition of **Indian tribe** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 637*:

> any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation (within the meaning of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.]) which—


(A) is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians, or


(B) is recognized as such by the State in which such tribe, band, nation, group, or community resides

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 637*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

