### Question
Can you define what Indian tribe means?


### Answer
**Indian tribe** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 629a*:

> any Indian tribe (as defined in section 682(i)(5) of this title) and any Alaska Native organization (as defined in section 682(i)(7)(A) of this title)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 629a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > 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-family preservation and support services**

