### Question
How does the law define Indian tribe?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 629a*, **Indian tribe** is defined as:

> any Indian tribe (as defined in section 682(i)(5) [1](#629a_1_target) of this title) and any Alaska Native organization (as defined in section 682(i)(7)(A) [1](#629a_1_target) of this title)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 629a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part B-Child and Family Services > subpart 2-promoting safe and stable families**

