### Question
What does Indian tribe mean?


### Answer
**Indian tribe** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 8011*:

> any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], that 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. § 8011*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 89-CONGREGATE HOUSING SERVICES**

