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


### Answer
The term **Indian tribe** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1996a* as the following:

> any tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized group or community of Indians, including any Alaska Native village (as defined in, or established pursuant to, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.)), which 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. § 1996a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21-CIVIL RIGHTS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

